Round 1

Here it is ladies and gentlemen, the biggest annual tournament in terms of attendance and eyeballs, the best in Europe duking it out for the title of 6 Nations champion. Ireland with the Grand Slam (winning every match) from last year to defend!

France v Ireland

The match many predicted as a likely world cup final, a bit late, but it’s finally arrived! Both squads without some key players, sexton and du pont, and likely some cobwebs to brush away, but this match is being talked about as the tournament decider before even any points have been scored! This is one tasty opener and you better believe it will live up to it

Italy vs England

England with a good world cup despite plenty of criticism and churn of players and coaches in the last 18 months and are looking for a good start to get themselves rolling. Italy seeking a win, any win, and will be looking to take advantage of a fairly inexperienced England squad. Expect both teams to play wide exciting stuff with a slight whiff of desparation - neither side can afford a loss here

Wales vs Scotland

Wales are in trouble, and have been for some time, but at home with an impressive record against the Scots, Gatland will want to throw the kitchen sink at them and will be able to with new faces. Scotland will be looking for a victory and a bonus point, and know every point will be vital in order to challenge Ireland or France into even a 2nd position in the tournament

Under 20s

The U20s also kicks off tonight, and is a great watch to get the tournament started. Can Scotland get a win this year?

There we are then, my match narratives for yous, please, head, heart, and arse predictions in the comments before kick offs, score predicrions in kicktipp, and reactions during/after matches! I’ll do half time and full time for all 3

  • steeznson@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    10 months ago

    Scotland are getting such bad injuries at the moment. Kinghorn out for first two games, Gilco banned for first two games, Darcy Graham injured for unspecified amount of time…

    • Olap@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
      2·
      10 months ago

      Gilco a walking card machine. He’s a gain imo. Kinghorn and Graham tough to stomach for sure. Won’t miss them as much as next weekend I fear

      • steeznson@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        10 months ago

        Yeah that’s fair he’s a card machine. The issue Scotland have is lacking depth up front. I know it’s a cliche that, “the forwards decide who wins and the backs decide by how much”, but just looking at the group games in the world cup clearly demonstrate that there is only so far Finnsanity can take you.

        • Olap@lemmy.worldOPMEnglish
          2·
          10 months ago

          Aye, our 2nd rows have been 2nd class for years now. And front rows get older ans not necessarily better. Hopefully these two new in the squad prove an answer