England, Ireland and France Tipped for Winning Starts to 2013 Six Nations

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Published: January 31, 2013

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Grand Slam champions Wales will kick off the 2013 Six Nations campaign on home soil as they welcome Ireland to the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, but a disappointing few months in the Welsh camp has seen them hit a major rut and they will be hoping that over the next couple of weeks they can recapture the form that saw them romp to victory in Europe's most prestigious International Rugby competition and very nearly make the World Cup Final in 2011.

Wales interim boss, Rob Howley, will be looking to galvanise his squad after they suffered four defeats in the Fall Internationals, with losses to Argentina and Samoa highlighting their sudden dip in form.  A few new faces may reignite the Welsh team in Saturday’s lunchtime game and with a vociferous home crowd roaring them on, all concerned will be hoping that Wales will prove a tough nut to crack for an Irish side that were last seen beating Argentina 46-24 in November.

Declan Kidney’s men may go into the clash as outsiders but they ooze experience with the talismanic Brian O’Driscoll likely to spearhead a superb back line.  If they can get on the scoresheet in the early exchanges then they could cause some nervousness around Millennium Stadium and with the razor-sharp boot of Jonathan Sexton likely to be kicking penalties with aplomb, Ireland will be sure to put pressure on a wilting Wales outfit.

Later on Saturday, all eyes will be on Twickenham in South West London where England will meet old adversaries Scotland in one of the highlights of every Six Nations tournament.  England boss, Stuart Lancaster, will be hoping his side can build on their phenomenal win over World Champions New Zealand at the back end of last year.

Stubbornness in defense twinned with flare in attack saw England tame a flourishing All Blacks outfit in December and if they can show the same skill level on Saturday then they should steamroll a Scotland sid...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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