Quick Picks – Six Nations Round 2
On to week two in the Six Nations, with a fun weekend culminating into the big match in Dublin on Sunday. It’s time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.
On to week two in the Six Nations, with a fun weekend culminating into the big match in Dublin on Sunday. It’s time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.
It was a good weekend for the Canadian sevens squad in Wellington, winning the Bowl and beating both South Africa and Fiji, but let’s not get carried away just yet.
With some impressive performances and some not so much, there was plenty to digest for Gatland & Co. from this past weekend’s action. Here’s a rundown on who showed what.
Lots of standout performers this week that made it difficult in some spots but there were clear winners in others. Check out who makes the cut in this week’s team!
A brief review of the most exciting opening weekend in the history of the Six Nations. All three matches featured enthralling end to end action and moments of individual brilliance.
The pro scouts seem to have all the bases covered these days, but here are ten young prospects who toured in the autumn yet to sign their first big contract.
Last but not least are the outside backs, the glory boys, the men entrusted with making the most of limited opportunities and most importantly putting points on the board.
By far the easiest position to pick for the squad is the centres. Four will travel, and the top four contenders are head and shoulder-pads above the rest of the competition.
With all expectations being that the Lions forwards will, for the most part, have their way with the Wallaby pack, the eyes of fortune then turn their way towards the halfbacks.
Clearly December 18 meant January 18… extended vacation over! How do you like the new look?