Quote Originally Posted by Lar d'Arse View Post
Interesting 6 Nations coming up LA. England strong favourites but have to play Wales and Ireland away as I recall. I think it's potentially one of the most open championships in years. Only Italy look weak and even then I suspect Conor O'Shea will have them very hard to beat in Rome.
Yep - though with the fixtures I would make Ireland slight favourites. Front row injuries could make England susceptible to France first up (and no Billy in the back row ), although we should have enough at Twickenham. Ireland, with Munster's and Leinster's form plus the last internationals look very very strong and with depth to the squad now (Sexton's fitness could be crucial though). Scotland will be tough, have the best balance that they have had in years. It's a Lions year so maybe the Welsh will pull something out but I think they look a bit past it at the moment. Should be a cracker