Six Nations Saturday treble

France vs Wales

Wales have been frustrating to follow – and bet on – this year. Their ability can’t be questioned, but they struggle to grasp any kind of consistency. They’ve won two and lost two so far, as have opponents France, but did claim that morale-boosting cheer over Ireland last week. That proved just what they are capable of on their day.

I’d give Wales a great chance of winning this if we were in Cardiff, but we’re not. France routed Italy last week, no surprises there, but they struggled at home for large parts of the game against a plucky Scotland, and if Wales have the self-belief, they could challenge. I’m taking them with a four-point head-start on the handicap at evens.

Ireland vs England

England ran down the competition again, although not quite as convincing as last year. They’ve receive a bit of a hard time from some sports scribes, but their winning form is staggering, and they absolutely crushed a good Scotland last week. The Tartan Army marched south in high spirits, but were wiped out 61-21. What a way to win the Calcutta Cup!

Ireland offered very little, certainly in terms of entertainment, when losing on the road to Wales last weekend, the 22-9 result telling us everything we need to know about how that one went. The locals will double their efforts for the visit of England however, that much is obvious, and the chance to stop their opponents’ unbeaten run will add fuel to the fire. St Patrick’s Day weekend, let’s have Ireland +5 at evens.

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