Six Nations 2015: Latest Table Predictions for Round 3 Fixtures

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Published: February 22, 2015

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Week 3 of this year's Six Nations will prove to be a decisive round in the hunt for the 2015 title, with table-toppers England travelling to face second-place Ireland, while France, third, play host to fourth-place Wales.

It may be a tad premature to proclaim the clash between Ireland and England will dictate who wins this year's crown, but the collision will certainly have a say in whether or not Joe Schmidt's men can retain their belt.

Meanwhile, Scotland await the challenge of Italy at Murrayfield with both teams still hoping to claim their first points of the tournament, where the loser will almost assuredly take home the Wooden Spoon.

Read on for a look at the current standings and a glimpse ahead to how the standings may look after next weekend's clutch fixtures.



 

All Eyes on Dublin Decider

A free-flowing England lineup will look to open up their stride once again at the Aviva Stadium next Sunday, with an impeccably disciplined Ireland hoping to fend off the challenge of their biggest title threat.

A new-look England back line has discovered another gear after two rounds of competition and although Ireland are yet to get up to full speed, the Dublin hosts proved against France that winning pretty is no necessity for success.



Schmidt's side have had a difficult time in unlocking their own back-line potential, but England's introduction of Bath trio Jonathan Joseph, George Ford and Anthony Watson has seen them excel in recent weeks.

That being side, Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw said Sunday's hosts can find that extra step against the English, per Gavin Mairs of the Telegraph:

They’re going really well and they’ve unbelievable potential, especially in the back line. They’re a young, electric back line and really electric wingers so they’re going to really test us. We need ...
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