Six Nations.......

[ToraToraTora]

Who are the favourites? do you think a GS is possible this year?
I'm going with Ireland and I think they are good enough to do a GS. Obviously I'm supporting England but I don't think we are quite good enough with what we have but I guess lower expectations can often be fruitful. To all the Ireland supporters, I'm comming over to Lansdowne rd on March 1st and I am looking forward to your hospitality.

[ichkeria]

Speaking as an Ireland supporter I wish I was so optimistic.
The half backs are a big issue for starters.

[Gavmacp]

As a Scotland supporter NO! The standard remarks are 'they defended well' or worse 'Scotland are improving'. They have been improving for over 20 years!!

[ToraToraTora]

Just pretend you are playing England in every game Gav and you'd win hands down!

[Ken4155]

Those who set the betting odds for such tournaments will have studied the 6 Nations from each and every angle and i have just had a look at the prices on offer at the moment. Ireland are favourites at around 2/1, with England 2nd favs @ 5/2. Then come Wales @ 3/1 in general, France on 6/1 with Scotland not quite the outsiders on @ 33/1. The Italians are rank outsiders @ 500/1. The odds compilers would appear to believe that there will be no grand slam this year with their price of 8/11 for 'no winner'. If you do fancy any of the sides to do the 'slam', then; 6/1 Ireland and England, Wales 7/1, France 14/1, Scotland 66/1 and Italy 1000/1 (1,500/1 with Betvic).