Six Nations 2015: Dates, Times and Match Preview for Week 3 Fixtures

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Published: February 23, 2015

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Table leaders England enter Week 3 of the 2015 Six Nations knowing full well that their trip to face Ireland in Dublin will make or break their move on the European title.

Stuart Lancaster's side face off against Joe Schmidt's men at the Aviva Stadium as the two in-form teams of the championship come together in a bid to separate the wheat from the chaff.

France and Wales will also look to pull away from each other in Paris next Saturday, heading to the Stade de France with one win and one loss apiece, while Scotland and Italy meet in a battle to avoid last place.

Read on for a look ahead to the Week 3 schedule, including dates, times and match preview for the most highly anticipated weekend of the Six Nations yet.



 

Scotland vs. Italy

Still to claim a point between them, Scotland will play host to Italy on Saturday in a familiar tale of the wooden-spoon favourites.

Vern Cotter's side can count themselves somewhat unfortunate in that regard, having shown some ferocity in their defeats to France and Wales, losing by seven points and three points, respectively.



Unfortunately for the Scots, coming close counts for naught in the Six Nations, but pride can be salvaged with a more confident display against the Azzurri, who lost 34-10 on their last trip to Murrayfield in 2013.

BBC Wales Sport confirmed fly-half Finn Russell will be suspended for the fixture following his dangerous challenge on Wales' Dan Biggar, but ESPN Scrum says the Scots hope to win an appeal:



Even without the Glasgow Warriors star, Scotland should be able to overcome the threat Jacques Brunel's men bring to Edinburgh, but Russell would undoubtedly be a significant loss.

The defeat to Wales was a frustrating one for Scotland in terms of chances created compared to those converted. However, Italy's susceptible defence leaves the h...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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