Six Nations Saturday Double

England vs Scotland headlines round four

We’re back in Six Nations action this weekend, and things are getting serious, with the fourth round of matches ahead. There can be no doubt about the star attraction as a relentless England host an ambitious Scotland on Saturday, live from 4.00pm on ITV.

We preview both matches – the other looking like a case of how many will France beat Italy by? Click here to place all your weekend rugby bets, or read on as we detail our selections below.

Italy vs France

The Italians promised to make a go of this year’s Six Nations pre-tournament, but find themselves in the all too familiar last-place, on-course for the wooden spoon. England slapped down Azzurri last time out, and they have now conceded a massive 132 points.

What is rather more surprising is that France go into the weekend second-bottom, with a record of one win and two defeats, losing 19-9 to Ireland. Les Bleus’ results mask the fact they are an improving side however and will be eager to transfer that play into points on Saturday. Italy came in for no end of stick on how they set-up against England, but we shouldn’t get too carried away with the final score. I am having France to cover a 19-point handicap at our attractive price of even money.

The French are 1/16 just to win the match, which can’t be touched by normal backers, for obvious reasons, but it does look to be a fair call. Fancy an entertaining tussle? Our traders have priced up a special which may appeal. France -19, over 47.5 points and a card to be shown at 11/2.