Results
Feb 12, 2012 Wales 27 – 13 Scotland
Feb 11, 2012 Italy 15 – 19 England
Feb 5, 2012 Ireland 21 – 23 Wales
Feb 4, 2012 France 30 – 12 Italy & Scotland 6 – 13 England
Favourites
In my opinion Wales are the favourites. My reasons why Wales are the favourites is quite simple. Firstly their determination to win is very strong. The Irish found this out by losing the game in the last minutes. Secondly the Welsh are very good at scoring points. What I mean by this is that the Welsh are very clinical and patient when building for a score. And finally the Welsh are a very physical team. They coped with both Irish and Scottish packs in the loose and set piece. While the backline looked down upon their opposition with the average height being six foot two inches. However this team will be pushed to their limits by French on the 17th of March.
Wooden spoon candidates
Unfortunately Scotland and Italy will probably be fighting for it however if Ireland do not win their fixture against France it could be a three horse race. Which will increase a few nations blood pressures and club house tills.
Scotland
Where has it all gone wrong for Scotland so far?
In my opinion the scots are getting better with each week. I think credit is due, the Scottish pack is looking stronger than ever and there seems to be a bit of confidence coming back into the side from a poor world cup campaign. Andy Robinson has hit the nail on the head with new faces entering the side. I think the world of rugby took notice that we have the talent coming through. However it is still the same old story holding the side back with silly mistakes and lack of common sense. But there is hope! New players like Denton and Laidlaw have injected confidence and spark into the team. I still have my fingers crossed that the coaches will say ‘the shackles are off’ meaning let’s play rugby! Not aerial ping pong but ball in hand old fashioned running rugby. Similar to what is going on every Sunday at Minis training.
Please leave a comment with your thoughts and feelings.
