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Last round we saw a spirited Wales drift off the 2nd half vs a still yet to peak Ireland. England steal a win over yet another misfiring Scotland. And France stomp on Italy. Leaving Ireland top of the table, followed closely by France

So isn't it fitting that it's our first game this weekend? Miss this one at your peril, expect big tackles, trick plays, and drama to the final whistle. Following up is the always spirited Wales vs a Scotland team that should be doing better. With pressure on both coaches: a mist win for both teams! Then Sunday we see if Italy really can kick on and at least give England a scare at Twickenham, but England technically still in contention so don't expect an upset here

Saturday

1415 Ireland vs France
1645 Scotland vs Wales

Sunday

1500 England vs Italy

As always; predictions in the comments, reactions more than welcomed, and your post round thoughts appreciated

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[–] steeznson@lemmy.world 4 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Wow what a cracker this Fra/Ire game is. Some of the Dupont moments have been all-timers.

[–] teardownthewalls@lemm.ee 4 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

That reverse pass was really one for the highlight reel

Gutted he went off...

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 3 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Wasn't needed in the end. Hoping a rest week for him next week!

[–] teardownthewalls@lemm.ee 3 points 18 hours ago

Oof, yeah, France really pulled out the big guns in the second half. They have one hand on the trophy now.

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 3 points 21 hours ago

Missed the second half walking down. What a score though! Wide open championship again

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Great start from Scotland. Killing Wales out wide. Keep it up!

[–] steeznson@lemmy.world 2 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (1 children)

That 2nd half was grim. 21 unanswered points.

Repeat of last year at the Millenium Stadium.

I think Toonie needs to go if Franco is willing to step up.

Edit: And our forwards... oh my days our forwards were woeful. Just had to add that.

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 2 points 16 hours ago

Forwards were fine enough first half. Wales quit kicking second and so we were feeding off scraps. Toonie failed to get a second half message on field that would have actually helped though, like adapting ruck defense or width/speed of the line, or actually listening to the ref! He has had his day IMO too

[–] frankPodmore@slrpnk.net 2 points 21 hours ago

That match have both gave England a mathematical chance of winning and showed we have no actual chance of winning.

[–] frankPodmore@slrpnk.net 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Okay, let's keep the scoreline there, lads. Sincerely, an Englishman.

[–] frankPodmore@slrpnk.net 2 points 21 hours ago

Dammit, France.

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Predictions

Head: Ireland, Scotland, England

Heart: Ireland, Scotland, Italy

Arse: France lose three players in a grand mêlée with du pont receiving a match ban. Ireland still only manage a draw despite France being down to 12. Scotland go all out and rout Wales 62-3 in an all time Welsh loss. England implode and ask the ref again how to play rugby, with Italy smashing every lineout