This could well be the most interesting match of the day. Ireland will do everything they can to get the ball to Marshall and BOD, Italy (well Parisse mostly will put in a superhuman effort to close down the Irish at 10). This game will go one of two ways:
Marshall and BOD get fast, reliable ball and we will see an exhibition of champagne rugby as BOD passes the torch to Luke Marshall and bows out on a high.
Italy succeed in stifling the Irish attack, turning the match into a front five slugfest. Ireland will lose their cool and Italy will win.
Wales v England
This I'm afraid will be a bit boring, both teams are set up for defence and we will probably see a display of aerial pingpong. England will take it but it won't exactly be great rugby as lets face it the pitch at the Millenium Stadium rules this out.
France v Scotland
Another front five slugfest. Both teams are fielding the biggest packs that they can Scotland could win but equally France could bring their A game, irrespective the conditions will not be conducive to exiting flowing rugby as the pitch will have only just thawed. Scotland to sneak it by three.
Matches for tomorrow according to Bobbo:
Italy v Ireland.
This could well be the most interesting match of the day. Ireland will do everything they can to get the ball to Marshall and BOD, Italy (well Parisse mostly will put in a superhuman effort to close down the Irish at 10). This game will go one of two ways:
Wales v England
This I'm afraid will be a bit boring, both teams are set up for defence and we will probably see a display of aerial pingpong. England will take it but it won't exactly be great rugby as lets face it the pitch at the Millenium Stadium rules this out.
France v Scotland
Another front five slugfest. Both teams are fielding the biggest packs that they can Scotland could win but equally France could bring their A game, irrespective the conditions will not be conducive to exiting flowing rugby as the pitch will have only just thawed. Scotland to sneak it by three.