This weekend is set to become another spectacle in which three different teams could win the competition.
Certainly a weekend to look forward too.
The rugby this weekend is going to contain a lot of ‘Ifs’. So I’m going to start:
IF Ireland can harness the power of “Paddy’s Day” and find their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, they will beat Wales which will stop their effort to win the Grand Slam… Every Englishman’s dream.
But all of this is only possible if England can edge it against the Scotland in the poor weather. Which, again, is no small fete as the poor weather will suit the Scottish players.
Yet, if the Scottish settle into their – arguably – favourable conditions and upset England at Twickenham, the competition is left to the Cardiff result to see who wins.
From an English perspective, it is nice to see that Jones has opted for Slade’s flair in the centre, combining with the power of Tuilagi. Jones’ forward pack has gone from strength to strength, developing one of the best back-row’s that have taken the field since Back, Hill and Dallaglio. For me, this is perhaps his best side we can field right now… on front foot ball, at least.
A weekend to look forward too! Who knows what’ll happen.
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