With all of the pre 6 Nations excitement I had running through my veins and the cluster of English youth that could titillate us with daring play on the rugby field, the England team selection can be summed up beautifully by the text message Johno sent me, "OK, I guess", and thus my enthusiasm has been deflated significantly.
Can this team beat Wales? Yes, if they play as they did in the RWC. Will they beat Wales? Up for debate, with 13 Ospreys players who demolished Gloucester a few weeks back, Wales are going to be cohesive (a word they don't use very often on when referring to their team). They have some strong back players that will expose defensive frailties.
That being said, the forward battle should belong to the English boys and with Jonny at the helm, boring England should grind out the win. It won't be pretty and schoolboy errors that undid England against the boks (twice) will get punished by Wales.
Interesting points from Mr Cahill on Eddie's dilemma, he certainly does appear to be morphing more and more into Andy Robinson, and we all know how that ended. Against an experimental Italy though it should be a no brainer.
Scotland France is a tough one to call. I question leaving the world cups only 100% goal kicker on the bench. Points make prizes, and Patterson makes points. France are a lottery, lots of new players, new coach, playing away from home. I'll stick my neck out and pick the sweaties for this one.
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Ireland v Italy game - 6 tries.
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