Saturday

1415 Wales v Ireland
1645 England vs Scotland

Sunday

1500 Italy vs France

All GMT for timezones, and what a feast again. Wales with new management, hoping against hope to at least give Ireland a scare. Ireland resting a couple of players even

An England side that have a bit of bounce after stealing a win vs France last week vs an underfiring Scottish side that have won this fixture the last 4 times. This one on paper is too close to call!

Then an Italian side at home vs France that is licking their wounds. A draw last year, will Italy go one better?

As always, predictions, reactions, and comments always appreciated. Happy six nations all

  • AwkwardPea@lemm.ee
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    21 days ago

    The 20 minute red card was interesting today. I wonder if Wales may have had that if it wasn’t for Aki coming on to replace Ringrose. I fully get the whole “punish the player but not the team” aspect of it, but after so many games without a win and then being so close against one of the best, I felt so bad for Wales today. They played so well.

    And as an England supporter: I love that we won but I agree that try was held up…

    • Olap@lemmy.worldOPM
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      21 days ago

      Yup, I’m worried about Wales next round for sure. England got out of jail again this weekend, I bet you are French next weekend!

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    21 days ago

    Predictions

    Head: Ireland, cannot tell (my scottishness blinding me), France

    Heart: Wales, Scotland, Italy

    Arse: Ireland get an early 20 minute red leading to a welsh purple patch, but Ireland fight back to steal with a last minute drop goal. Scotland turn up out the gate and rock to a 15-0 lead by HT, 2nd half they disintegrate but hold on with a missed drop kick from a Smith. France continue like last week, dropping the ball every other play and Italy still manage to lose this one - a game that will haunt them for a few years

  • frankPodmore@slrpnk.net
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    21 days ago

    Praying for a miracle: Wales beating Ireland, derailing the latter’s apparently unstoppable march to a Grand Slam.

    EDIT: Ah, well, nevertheless

    • Olap@lemmy.worldOPM
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      21 days ago

      Wales may well best Scotland next week after that performance. A big improvement at least

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    20 days ago

    I think this game will haunt Italy, but not for the close loss. Bit of a bad advert to see the score difference sadly

  • Olap@lemmy.worldOPM
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    21 days ago

    England’s try clearly held up. They are lucky to be only 3 behind

    Scotland with the possession, and Duhan making the best passes