Six Nations 2015: Latest Odds and Predictions for Round 3 Fixtures

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Published: February 20, 2015

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England and Ireland will know victory in Round 3 of their Six Nations schedule could prove pivotal to how the competition plays out. The tournament's two strongest sides are yet to suffer defeat and promise to produce a memorable conclusion to the next set of ties.

Wales head to a France side who need an immediate recovery after losing to the Irish, while the tournament's two whipping boys Scotland and Italy get down to business in the early kick-off.

Here's all you need to know about the upcoming fixtures, followed by a look at the potential storylines:



 

Predicted Week 3 Storylines

Wales to Compound France's Misery



France upped the ante during the second half of their defeat against Ireland, but they were wasteful in attack. Questionable decisions were made across the pitch, perhaps led by Pascal Pape's over-the-top knee on Jamie Heaslip, which drew a spell in the sin bin.

Pape will miss the rest of the tournament as a result, reported by RTE rugby:



Granted, Philippe Saint-Andre's side scored the only try of the match, but this feat failed to overshadow a side who have rarely looked like challenging for the title. Sloppy miscues litter their offensive spells, limiting their ability to get over the line.

If Wales assert themselves early, they have an excellent chance of gaining their second victory of the tournament. Much of Wales' smart work in the win over Scotland came from Liam Williams on the wing, who scored a try and set Rhys Webb free after replacing the concussed George North in the startling lineup.

Wales conceded late against the Scots, so late the referee decided there was no time to restart the match. It's pivotal Warren Gatland's side don't succumb to such sloppiness against the French who, as already mentioned, proved they're most dangerous in the closing stages.

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