Six Nations Championship 2014: Permutations and Standings Before Final Fixtures

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Published: March 11, 2014

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The final round of fixtures in the 2014 Six Nations will be played this weekend and the final standings will be decided.

Ireland look the most likely to go on and win the competition, but England and France both still have a chance if other fixtures go their way.

Italy look set to suffer the ignominy of the wooden spoon, while last year's winners Wales may have to settle for mid-table, having lost to both Ireland and England.



Read on for current standings and the various permutations for each side going into the final round of fixtures.



 

Ireland 



In pole position thanks to their superior points difference, most likely any kind of win for Ireland in Paris will see them crowned champions.

It will be Brian O'Driscoll's final international match before his retirement, and victory would be a fitting end to a glorious career.



However, if Joe Schmidt's side lose, they will not return home with the trophy as either France or England would move in to take the title.

 

England

Stuart Lancaster's team must get a win against Italy and hope that France can beat Ireland in Paris. If this happens, then England would likely take the title on points difference.

A loss for England against Italy could see them finish third in the table and would constitute a very disappointing return after a largely impressive tournament.



There is a slight possibility England could win the Six Nations even if France lose their game, but they would be required to rack up a massive win over Italy to make up the current 49-point advantage held by Ireland. 

 

France



Still in the hunt for the championship despite some very average performances, France will need to beat Ireland by a significant margin to claim victor...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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