Bully Wee Villa Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 There doesn't seem to be a generic thread for this, just the prediction one. I'm not much of a rugby expert but do enjoy the big international games. Who's likely to win this season? Does any team look good enough to challenge for a Grand Slam? What would be realistic for Scotland, can they challenge for the title or would two wins be seen as a decent performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Actually think it is potentially one of the most open championships for a while. I don't think any team will do the Grand Slam as I fancy someone to slip up once. I can't decide who is favourite, I'll probably give it to Ireland given their Autumn results which were impressive although Sexton being out initially is a blow. Ireland have done well recently England I think are stronger than they let on too. They aren't as weak as they let on, they seem to be building some 'we're injury ravished and weak' underdog tag, which is rubbish. England probably the best nation to cope with a load of injuries. Not sure Wales can keep up the standard of recent years either. As for France? God knows, could beat everyone, could lose to Italy. The focus for Scotland should be trying to get up the table. We have 3 home games and should be competitive in every one, the Irish one being the last one which could be important for Ireland and the title. England away is a bit of a write off for us for a long number of years. Paris is tough but winnable. I'd like to see us win 3 games but think that will be tough. I'd be satisfied with 2 wins and 4th. We'll probably finish 5th and be disappointed! If I had to make a prediction- 1. Ireland 2. England 3. France 4. Scotland 5. Wales 6. Italy Other then 6th for Italy you can shuffle the rest. I've probably been over optimistic for Scotland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Scotland could win 3. I think 2. In a world cup year I have a feeling France will be strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTidy Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Every match looks pretty hard to call. I doubt there will be a grand slam or even a triple crown. Ireland to win. Scotland to pick up a couple of wins, most likely Italy and Wales at home. I would have said the best other chance would come tomorrow away to France but that is a strong French team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 How many Scotland results are going to finish with us getting a score that's a multiple of 3 this time?!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 How many Scotland results are going to finish with us getting a score that's a multiple of 3 this time?!?? In fairness, we have been scoring a lot of trys recently... but its very possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co.Down Hibee Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I think it'll be between England and Ireland for the title and with England having 3 home matches I'd just sway towards them, depending on the mindset of the French they'll be there or thereabouts, Scotland could get 2 or possibly 3 victories,although we have had many a false dawn of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunning1874 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Looking forward to seeing Scotland actually score some tries for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Malkmus Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Ridiculous build up to this match, like a bloody Muse concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Great start for the sheep. This could be a thumping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Ridiculous build up to this match, like a bloody Muse concert. Dreadful. Players must have been fed up with all the hanging about. What's the point of doing a warm up to then stand around for 15 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 This is a bit of a belting opening game so far. 10-5 Cymru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadSaint Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Big Welsh hooker reminds me of Roy Race. England reply with a scrappy one. Welsh need to take advantage when they are dominant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 An afront to decency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadSaint Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Impressed the Wales stand off Biggar is still going.....smashed face like that would have been the end of the night for me England's backs always seem to play so close to offside these last few years...it's good pressing if the referee is lenient and lets it go but when they do it all the time that must start to give opponents a chance to find room behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Remember that while Dylan Hartley is on the field, there is always a chance he will be sent off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 Don't really like either of these teams, so have put big cash (well £3) on England in play to win to make it more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuctifano Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 What's the deal with subs in rugby now with new concussion rules- I just assumed North was off for the night but he's back on. Is it just blood and concussion you can use temp subs for or is it all rolling subs now? If it is just concussion, isn't that opening up an avenue for a fake injury situation again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Enthralling first half. Still fancy Wales to win through. I think rolling subs are only for blood and knocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 16-15 and England just miss a penalty chance to take the lead #GameOn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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