6 Nations 2017

[Val]

Well, it's just around the corner and lots of players eager to impress especially with a Lions tour to NZ this summer.

Very excited about this year, tough start at home to Ireland especially with Munster and Leinster playing outstandingly well and will produce the lions share of players for the Ireland side but Scotland have confidence after both Glasgow and Edinburgh doing well in europe added to a decent autumn series. We are due to give Wales a hiding at some point, maybe this will be our year to put that Indian sign to rest :rofl:

Anyway, lots of rugby ahead and I for 1 am looking forward to it. I'll be at all Scotlands fixtures this year

 

[NWJocko]

Pretty sure I'm up for the Ireland game (at least) this year, definitely get that pint in this year :cheers:

Looking forward to it this year, hopefully the Scottish lads can keep up the good form for the 6N and also maybe get a few more in the Lions party........

 

[SocketRocket]

England will take some beating with their current form.

 

[Val]

England will take some beating with their current form.

I fancy injuries may have a bearing on their form. They are missing some influential men this year

 

[USER1999]

I fancy the Irish for this one. Too many in form players.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I fancy injuries may have a bearing on their form. They are missing some influential men this year

Yep missing the Vunipola's will hurt England and also Robshaw

Itodje will drop into the back row - but no idea if they will go with Hughes at 8 - he has dropped off over the last couple of months. No idea of Harrison or Williams can play there

The good news is Watson and Nowell back

 

[Val]

Yep missing the Vunipola's will hurt England and also Robshaw

Itodje will drop into the back row - but no idea if they will go with Hughes at 8 - he has dropped off over the last couple of months. No idea of Harrison or Williams can play there

The good news is Watson and Nowell back

Hartley also has a lack of game time too so if Jones sticks by him he'll need to front up big time. England seem to have more negatives than positives just now and that tends to galvanise a team.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Hartley also has a lack of game time too so if Jones sticks by him he'll need to front up big time. England seem to have more negatives than positives just now and that tends to galvanise a team.

Would hope that Hartley won't be in the team - George is the better player for me. And then Launchbury or Itodje as skipper

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I fancy the Irish for this one. Too many in form players.

Very difficult to argue with that. I think they'll also supply a significant portion of the Lions squad as well

 

[GB72]

Really is one of the potentially tightest 6 Nations in recent times. Would be surprised if there was a Grand Slam won. Can actually see Wales struggling to keep up this year. Most of the other teams have moved forward bit Wales do not seem to have taken the same steps.

Would really love to see a winner takes all match away in Ireland with England also playing to take NZ unbeaten run record.

As for England injuries, to some extent, it may help. Having to move Otoje to the flank means that the in form Launchbury and Kruis can go in the second row. Could see Jones taking a punt on Genge at loose head. He has stood out in our awful Tigers team. 8 is more of a struggle, hard to replace Billy. Can see Nowell and May starting with Watson covering wing and 15

Still the best sporting tournament by a mile for me and makes for one of my favourite times of the year.

 

[fundy]

lets hope its not spoiled by the new high tackle laws and some some ridiculous red cards

 

[HomerJSimpson]

lets hope its not spoiled by the new high tackle laws and some some ridiculous red cards

Think they might as the referees treat it as a hot potato. Hoping common sense and video technology gets the right result and it's 15 v 15 and a proper spectacle

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Tough opener for Scotland, hope the crowd get right behind the team from the off.
I think all the overhyped noise and fireworks before KO have a negative effect. It tends to go quiet once the ref blows to start.

Ireland look like favourites to me

 

[Lord Tyrion]

One for rugby aficionados. What has happened to France? Any sign of a French resurgence? Rugby is a stronger sport for having a decent French team, even though we all love beating them.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Tough opener for Scotland, hope the crowd get right behind the team from the off.
I think all the overhyped noise and fireworks before KO have a negative effect. It tends to go quiet once the ref blows to start.

Ireland look like favourites to me

I've been to Murrayfield for a few Autumn internationals, I'm English. I think the fireworks and Flower of Scotland are spectacular. If you are not up for a match after that then I don't know what can lift you.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I've been to Murrayfield for a few Autumn internationals, I'm English. I think the fireworks and Flower of Scotland are spectacular. If you are not up for a match after that then I don't know what can lift you.

Agree, but at the last two live matches I was at it went very quiet after KO.
Mind you against Wales, Scotland did not touch the ball for the first 5-10 mins.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

One for rugby aficionados. What has happened to France? Any sign of a French resurgence? Rugby is a stronger sport for having a decent French team, even though we all love beating them.

Like Scottish and English fitba.......too many foreign players in their leagues.

 

[Val]

One for rugby aficionados. What has happened to France? Any sign of a French resurgence? Rugby is a stronger sport for having a decent French team, even though we all love beating them.

They are very hot and cold, great on their day but very hit and miss. I fancy they'll be easily beaten on opening day.

 

[Val]

Agree, but at the last two live matches I was at it went very quiet after KO.
Mind you against Wales, Scotland did not touch the ball for the first 5-10 mins.

A while ago was it? The library has been a bit more lively the last 12 months.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

A while ago was it? The library has been a bit more lively the last 12 months.

5-6 years v Wales and when they lost to Italy in the last minute...2-3 years.