Guinness Six Nations
Guinness Six Nations
The first Guinness Six Nations after a World Cup is always difficult to predict
as sides choose how they are going to progress in the coming years. After four
rounds of the tournament things are starting to take shape and with that in mind
Rugby Club Magazine looks back at how the Home Nations have fared so far.
England Ireland
After losing the World Cup Final England missed the
opportunity to bounce back when they were defeated
by France in their opening fixture. However, since then
they have bounced back well to record victories over
Scotland, Ireland and most recently Wales to claim the
Triple Crown and put themselves in with a great chance
of winning the title.
The weather made the Scotland match a unique affair
but their wins over Ireland and Wales have established
a pattern of physical defence, hard work and tactical
kicking which are becoming the trademarks of Eddie
Jones’ England. If they are able to add a little more
creativity with ball in hand they will be in with a real
chance of taking the final step towards being an elite
team. Coming off the back of a disappointing World Cup Ireland
have bounced back well to record wins over Scotland
and Wales. Well they have been criticised this served to
remind everyone that this is still a strong Ireland team
and they are not far away from getting back on track.
Their tournament has been derailed somewhat with
there two other fixtures being abandoned but they are
still in with a good chance of claiming the title whenever
those matches are eventually played.
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