A winning start for England albeit a fortunate one. Wales should steal a march on the rest against Italy with a high scoring win tomorrow...
The sign of a great team is one that can win when not at their best, I think that's what we saw today.
Wales eventually pull away to win but miss out on the bonus point which could be costly in the end...
Round 2 fixtures Today Italy V Ireland Wales V England Sunday France V Scotland Couple of good looking games there especially the Wales V England game in Cardiff. Thoughts???
Again I feel injuries will hamper England. Itoje having to fill in out of position etc. With Wales at home and really up for ending England's incredible unbeaten run, I predict a narrow victory for Wales. If England have everyone available I believe only New Zealand can live with them right now, but we are where we are. Italy will cop the fallout from Ireland's under par performance against Scotland and the Scots themselves may run France close, but I think home advantage will tell there in the end.
I just fancy England by a few points in a closely contested game. Second half will be the key. Ireland SHOULD steamroll Italy and France to win by at least 10 points.
Great opportunity for Scotland to prove the win over Ireland was no fluke and that they have progressed to be in the top 2 or 3.
Two hat-tricks of tries for Ireland. Apparently, that is the first time ever that this has happened in the 6 nations.
A very professional perfomance fron the Irish. I know Englands winning run must come to an end sometime but please anyone but Wales. I'm feeling nervous about this game.
Apart from the early silly penalty this has been an awesome start from England. Must get these kicks, as we'll need a lead when Wales inevitably come back at us. 5 points missed by Farrell now.
