R B S 6 Nations Rugby

[ChillDoubt]

gets underway shortly. Without doubt, my favourite time of year.
Here's a little something to get the juices flowing.....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/25971118

[DTCwordfan]

So predictions.....?

Wales 22 Italy 12
France 10 England 18
Ireland 17 Scotland 12

[Sqad]

Chilli.....have to go for France by 10 points.

Just don't like the English backs......the forwards, no problem......but the back division???

[DTCwordfan]

We could run a little competition for 'AB 6 Nations pundit of the year' over the 6 nations.....?

Proposal:

5 points for the result, bonus of 5 points if spot on with the points, 2 points if spot on with one team, 1 point if within two on the home team 1 point within two on the away team.

[DTCwordfan]

Sqad - the french are weak(er) at half back and full back.....

[ChillDoubt]

As ever, which French team will turn up? The mercurial world-beaters with their Gallic flair, or the infamous self imploders who were left holding the wooden kitchen utensil at the end of the 2013 campaign?
They're at home, so it could go either way......
Scotland appear to be a team still in transition, whilst if they play like they did against the AB's recently then Ireland will be a tough ask. Italy will provide stiff opposition and will once again be a force to be reckoned with, especially in their own back yard.
Wales are riding on the crest of the the British Lions wave but Gats has gone with Priestland at 10 again today, a selection that always worries me.
England are blooding a couple of new boys, I just hope the occasion doesn't prove to much for them in Paris.

Predictions? Hmmm:

Wales 25 Italy 9
France 17 England 15
Ireland 28 Scotland 12

[ChillDoubt]

Sounds good DTC, may the best AB Pundit win!

[DTCwordfan]

A Cornishman out there from Newlyn, then Truro School I am led to believe.....last one was no less than Mr Vickery.

[ChillDoubt]

Just a reminder of last season's campaign (apologies whilst I indulge myself!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_rR1pLVeWA

[ChillDoubt]

Too much for them, even....

[ChillDoubt]

I concur Sqad, sound looking pack you've got there. If the backs can match them they'll be a force to be reckoned with.

[DTCwordfan]

what will be interesting to see is if the new scrumming rules work at 6 Nations level.....

[DTCwordfan]

and we need some other pundits....come on sqad, let's have yours!

[ChillDoubt]

5 mins to kick-off, 2 of the most inspiring anthems in world sport about to be played.....

[Sqad]

D-T.....OK ..the Italians are no pushover, but this Welsh side is one of the best that i have seen in 20+years.

Wales 37 Italy 0

[Gavmacp]

"Scotland appear to be a team in transition" We have been in transition for about 20 YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[murraymints]

http://www.aber.ac.uk/media/Functions/anthem.html

Agree stirring stuff from the Welsh...giving it laldy..

[ChillDoubt]

You'll come good soon Gav!

[Gavmacp]

The last gram slam that Scotland won is on VHS!!!!

[ChillDoubt]

Oh dear, 3 mins gone, fumbling error and it's try time.
Hope it doesn't lead to a rout......

[DTCwordfan]

and the scores on the other two games, Sqad......

Yes, ooops there to the Azzuri.