6 Nations

[Deleted member 15344]

So nearly time for the 6 Nations

Could be a very tight affair again this year

Wales and Scotland riding on the wave after the WC - England looking to rebuild under Jones , Ireland always a threat. France going through some changes and will Italy continue to fill one of the bottom two slots

As for England - Jones has made some good selections but picking Hartley as Capt ? A player who has spent over a year banned and has let the country down many times and IMO shouldn't even be the first choice hooker - that should be Jamie George. I personally would go for Launchbury as skipper.

How he picks this man as capt I don't know

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ru...-really-the-right-man-to-captain-England.html

 

[Tashyboy]

Looking forward to the New England team that's not bulled up by the press.

 

[JohnnyDee]

Just can't believe how quickly this seems to come around every year.

Delighted that it has because at its conclusion Spring is all but with us and the new golf season is before us.

Additionally the 6 Nations is a great watch too - so it's win-win-win!

 

[GB72]

My favourite time of year. Agree about Hartley, he is not even the best hooker at Northampton. It will be interesting to watch him play tomorrow as he tries to avoid anything that may stop him being announced as captain on Monday. If I were playing against him I would be prodding at him all match

 

[Val]

I always look forward to it too but have no optimism for Scotland this year as our backs appear to be struggling for form and we have a few injuries which will affect the depth of the squad. Maybe the 6N is what we need to see the best again of Hogg, Seymour and Russell who have struggled of late for Glasgow.

On the plus side our pack looks solid and Johnny Gray is playing out of his skin.

 

[GB72]

Hogg put in a decent enough performance against Northampton last week. Hoping for more performances like the one against Australia from Scotland. The 6 Nations is at its best when any team can beat another on a good day

 

[Val]

Hogg put in a decent enough performance against Northampton last week. Hoping for more performances like the one against Australia from Scotland. The 6 Nations is at its best when any team can beat another on a good day

That's his best game for Glasgow this season and to be fair Russell had a great defensive display last week but off with his kicking and play organising but he's improving again. That was a game we should have never lost.

I listened to Eddie Jones on talksport last week and if he can get the players thinking like him England should have a great tournament, hopefully from game 2 on though

 

[GB72]

Looking forward to seeing Tuillagi back on an England shirt though the match against Stade tomorrow will be a good indicator of his match fitness. Need the Glasgow lads to do us a favour against Racing first

 

[Doon frae Troon]

That's his best game for Glasgow this season and to be fair Russell had a great defensive display last week but off with his kicking and play organising but he's improving again. That was a game we should have never lost.

I listened to Eddie Jones on talksport last week and if he can get the players thinking like him England should have a great tournament, hopefully from game 2 on though

That was a cracking game vs Northampton, sore one to lose.
Taking my Grandson to Rugby Park today for the French game, looks like they are getting a decent crowd.

Six nations should be great, not much between all the teams this year.
I think Ireland will win again, they seem to have a greater depth of decent players and never seem to give up.

 

[Farneyman]

3 in a row for Ireland.

Simples

 

[Val]

Looking forward to seeing Tuillagi back on an England shirt though the match against Stade tomorrow will be a good indicator of his match fitness. Need the Glasgow lads to do us a favour against Racing first

2 weakend sides today which might make an interesting game today. Racing are resting a few and we are struggling with injuries

 

[Val]

That was a cracking game vs Northampton, sore one to lose.
Taking my Grandson to Rugby Park today for the French game, looks like they are getting a decent crowd.

Six nations should be great, not much between all the teams this year.
I think Ireland will win again, they seem to have a greater depth of decent players and never seem to give up.

Enjoy the game DfT, I'll be at Rugby park also

 

[Val]

Just heard Richie Gray has joined the national set up as defensive consultant during the 6N after his spell with SA. That is great news for Scotland.

 

[Hobbit]

Six nations should be great, not much between all the teams this year.
I think Ireland will win again, they seem to have a greater depth of decent players and never seem to give up.

I think it will be a cracking 6 Nations this year because it could be so open. Ireland to win it IF England don't change from the negative style of recent seasons. Wales, Wales, Wales.... If the good Wales turn up every game they're in with a shout. Are the French still rebuilding, or are they well on the way to super power again? But who would you give the wooden spoon to?

the New England don't gel...Wales carry on indifferently.... Scotland carry on as normal.... Or Italy play the usual brilliant, spoiling 50 mins then switch off?

 

[Biggleswade Blue]

With Wales, a lot hinges on game 1, away in Dublin. Win, and we are on for the Grand Slam, lose and I can see us losing a couple more.

 

[fundy]

not a stand out side in it imo, can pick holes in all the sides and plenty of changes can be expected from most in a post world cup year, expect it to be quite unpredictable, can certainly make a case for at least 3 potential winners overall

as for hartley being england captain its embarassing and doesnt bode well at all imo, anyone whos watched much rugby this year wouldnt even be considering leaving Jamie George out of their first choice XV

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Think England will struggle amidst the rebuilding. It's a tough one to call this year but I fancy the Scots to have a big Six Nations

 

[Deleted member 15344]

not a stand out side in it imo, can pick holes in all the sides and plenty of changes can be expected from most in a post world cup year, expect it to be quite unpredictable, can certainly make a case for at least 3 potential winners overall

as for hartley being england captain its embarassing and doesnt bode well at all imo, anyone whos watched much rugby this year wouldnt even be considering leaving Jamie George out of their first choice XV

As mentioned earlier - many Saints fans will say he isnt even their number 1 hooker as well. Its a madness choice imo

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Harltey as #1 is strange. I don't see what the coaches are seeing and George has to be the pick. He offers more

 

[GB72]

I am not as worried about the discipline. Martin Johnson was no saint when he was picked. Think Mikey Haywood was unlucky not to be picked as he has had a good season and Tom Youngs was unlucky even as a second half pact sub. Still, happy to see what happens in the 6 Nations. Suspect Jones will have no qualms about changing his captain if it does not work. Plus he could only change 11 players due to player release agreements. May see a few more changes later