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Six Nations: Round 1 Predictions

The Six Nations is upon us, and I’ll be sharing my picks here each week to encourage some debate ahead of the weekend.

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Here are my Round 1 predictions:



France v Wales

I quite enjoy a Friday night kick off for the Six Nations, although I know it’s not everybody’s favourite. This should be a great occasion, although it has the potential to be very one-sided. Wales have always struggled with their strength in depth, and with some injury issues going into this tournament, they have named two front row forwards for their first start, as well as a relative rookie at fly-half. Away in Paris could be a baptism of fire, and although there is more experience in the outside backs, it could get ugly if there’s a retreating pack and no platform to build from. Prediction: France by 23

Scotland v Italy

Scotland were beaten in Rome last season, but they should win this one at Murrayfield and get their tournament off to a strong start, and they’ll want a bonus point too. Italy had a relatively poor Autumn, with heavy defeats by Argentina and New Zealand, and only a narrow win over Georgia to celebrate. They may well spring a surprise and they’ll be targeting this match for a potential win, but I think Finn Russell and Scotland will be too good. Prediction: Scotland by 13

Ireland v England

England head to Dublin as underdogs and a little short of confidence after a poor November campaign. They also tend to start slowly in the Six Nations, and this is a tough task away at the tournament favourites. England have lost their opening match in 4 of the last 5 tournaments, and the only win was by 3 points over Italy last season. With low expectations, England might do a little better, but Ireland are chasing a 3rd title in a row, and should be too strong. Prediction: Ireland by 9

How do your predictions compare?
Hutch you're English - it's not the time to back the opponents. Look what is happening with the England team! You're class now! 6-2 split as well - as do France, as do Italy have a 6-2 split
- no complaints to world rugby!
30 Jan 16:07
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Being English and backing Ireland to win (as I have done) is a classic example of “Defensive Pessimism”. If you’ve never heard of it - Google it!! 30 Jan 20:44
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Yes. Always hedge against the heart to bring silver linings to disappointment…😋 31 Jan 06:47
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England lost 5 of last 6 games. 31 Jan 09:48
proper side now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8LTKCbS-aI&pp=ygUXZW5nbGFuZCBydWdieSBpbiBnaXJvbmE%3D
30 Jan 16:08
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I roughly did the same
30 Jan 16:47
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Hi england by 5 my predictions is
30 Jan 17:40
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Think France less than 23 points
30 Jan 18:29
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Me wrong again.... Eish 2 Feb 13:22
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England will prove irland a piont
30 Jan 19:02
I agree 30 Jan 22:14
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lol ok 31 Jan 09:48
Check the U20’s last night 31 Jan 09:53
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lol has nothing to do with them 31 Jan 10:29
Ok well the 6-2 split then! 31 Jan 12:17
Italy will beat Scotland for the same reason (6-2) and France will beat Wales (6-2). 6-2 teams will win ! 31 Jan 12:19
France 35 - Wales 22
Scotland 21 - Italy 22
Ireland 20 - England 32 31 Jan 12:27
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lol england by 12. what u smoking 31 Jan 14:00
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and scots to lose? put away the drugs mate. 31 Jan 14:01
Yes Jonathan if on the Autumn Tour the All Blacks beat England by 2 and England very nearly beat the All Blacks in New Zealand, and New Zealand beat Ireland by 10, then England can very easily come to Ireland and win. England made the semi-final of a WC, Ireland never get out of the quarters.
31 Jan 14:49
And what about Italy? Last year beat Wales, beat Scotland, drew with France. And are you aware that Quesada got the Jaguares to a Super Rugby final v the Crusaders in 2019. Ireland also without Andy Farrell, a British and Irish Lions coach, and Easterby a stand-in. Easy to see that England can win this one and that Italy can win their game too. No hallucinations required ! Just logic and getting a feeling of how teams R progressing! 31 Jan 14:52
And France are not going to win by 50 - Flament is injured, so is Damian Penaud. So is Fickou. So is Ollivon. Wales last year 14-16 loss to England and France beat England 33-31. So Wales lose by 15-20 tonight no more.
31 Jan 14:55
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Yeah well your logic won't work here. 31 Jan 14:57
Look if Ireland very nearly lost to Argentina 22-19 then England Ireland is close. Scotland have no Tuipolotu and they could not possibly have more of a big deal about the loss of one player if they tried hard. Menoncello was the Player of the last years tournament. Also Scotland have left out Dempsey , strange decision at hooker, missing their captain - making a big fuss. Italy 25 years in the tournament. 29-11 v the All Blacks in the Autumn. 31 Jan 15:12
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All three games home wins by 20
30 Jan 19:10
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France to hump hapless Wales.
Scotland to prove too strong for indisciplined Italy, and
England to scare new Ireland in Dublin but only enough to win a losing BP.
30 Jan 19:18
France 35 - Wales 22
Scotland 21 - Italy 22
Ireland 20 - England 32
31 Jan 12:26
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lol how's your logic doing? 1 Feb 14:37
Not too bad thanks 1 Feb 15:26
I hope you don't drive a car 5 Feb 14:12
Well Italy were 17 each and England were 10-5 up. Ireland will not have it all their own way V Scotland, nor will France V England. Both England and Italy are good teams. Funny comment though!! Appreciate it.
5 Feb 15:19
I won bets on England +7.5 and Italy +19 last week, so it was all fine :-) 5 Feb 15:33
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Doesn't mean anything on here. your predictions weren't right. 7 Feb 12:10
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France 43-0. Lol
31 Jan 23:11
It’s ok I was just trying to be nice to the Welsh boys. 1 Feb 09:27
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Italy doing well 1 Feb 14:38
Thanks. 1 Feb 15:31
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And that's with pulling out their starting tight five and Dupont after 10 minutes in the second half. Screwed up my fantasy points, i expected them to play at least sixty minutes and Dupont hardly ever gets rested.
1 Feb 03:32
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Schoeman...as you were.
1 Feb 23:11
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3/3 right for me. How'd you do Schoeman?
1 Feb 23:12
It’s France tournament to win isn’t it. Ireland were good but England were right in it at half time as they always are and got two late tries too. New captain and 6-2 bench made no difference to the eventual outcome. At 17-17 each I thought Italy were resurgent and would go on to win, but Scotland pulled it back. Italy did not win and England did not win but I wouldn’t say that Scotland and Ireland were dominant, and the best players for Ireland are not Irish ( Aki, Gibson- Park and Lowe). More than 50% of their backline are from New Zealand or Australia. Sheehan is top notch. 1 Feb 23:45
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Ireland v France in Dublin the decider
2 Feb 10:23
Agree. More than likely. 2 Feb 11:26