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Six Nations Round 3 Preview 18 views
21 February 2014 by The Swede Eaters
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Six Nations Round 3 has some interesting matches, who are you picking?
Six Nations 2014 heats up with some championship defining action in Round 3. The beauty of this round is that there is plenty to play for in every single match. Which match are you looking forward to the most in Six Nations Round 3? All three Six Nations Round 3 matches should be close and this will keep tipsters on their toes in fantasy and virtual rugby tipping competitions. Who will win Six Nations Round 3 matches?
For updated Six Nations Round 3 team lists named go to
http://www.superrugbytips.com/p/rbs-six-nations-2012-rugby-squads.html
Wales vs France
This is door or die for Wales if they are to have any chance of retaining their Six Nations title. The big talking point is the dumping of Mike Phillips, while George North has interestingly been moved into the centres to provide some added bulk. It is interesting to see how his match-up with the blockbusting Mathieu Bastareaud pans out. The enigmatic French have made only one change themselves with Wenceslas Lauret starting, which speaks volumes about the improvement they have shown this season. Going into this match Wales has won the last two matches between these sides and expect Friday's Millennium Stadium crowd to get the home team across the line, but this match will be close and will require a rejuvenated effort from the hosts who have looked flat so far in 2014. The Welsh halves are definitely in the hot seat!
Head to head Wales have a slight edge 45-43 with three draws. France last beat Wales in the Rugby World Cup 2011.
Players to watch - It will be interesting to see the affect of George North's move to the midfield. Wes Fofana and Louis Picamoles are two French players worth considering, while Yoann Huget and Jean-Marc Doussain are genuine bargains.
My pick : Wales by 3 points
Italy vs Scotland
Realistically the Italy vs Scotland game is the battle for the wooden spoon. Scotland have especially struggled this season under coach Scott Johnson and so he has made three changes to the forward pack in an attempt to rectify their set pieces which have been poor this season. Scott Lawson, Richie Gray and Johnnie Beattie will attempt to rescue the Scottish set pieces this weekend. Italy have also made three changes for this match with a revamped loose forward trio the main talking point. Is Mauro Bergamasco past it?
Scotland have historically dominated Italy with a 14 win and 7 loss record, but given their poor form in 2014, then expect Italy to win at home.
Players to watch: Sergio Parisse is a www.testrugby.com stud while Italy has a few bargains like lock Josh Furno and centre Michelle Campagnaro. Scotland has a bargain priced player of their own in Chris Fusaro, while Stuart Hogg is a reliable player.
My pick: Italy by 3 points
England vs Ireland
This is being talked of as the biggest game of Six Nations Round 3. England are hosting the rejuvenated Irish team who have a new lease of life in 2014. England have won the last three on the trot against Ireland and Ireland haven't won at Twickenham since 2010.
Ireland haven't changed their winning starting team that beat Wales so convincingly, while the main talking point in the England camp is the injury to Dan Cole.
This game has massive ramifications for the Six Nations 2014 title with Ireland on a hot winning streak, while England can boost their chances by winning their first home game of the season.
Players to watch: The coaches have made it easy for www.testrugby.com managers with very few changes. For England Billy Vunipola and Mike Brown have been great, while Dylan Hartley and Courtenay Lawes had good games last round. There are some bargains in the England team too in Jonny May and Luther Burrell, while Owen Farrell is usually a good pick.
For Ireland Rory Best, Johnny Sexton and Andrew Trimble have been their best players, while Devin Toner and Chris Henry are worth a shot as bargain priced players.
My pick : England by 6 points.
http://www.superrugbytips.com/2014/02/six-nations-round-3-preview.html
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