Six Nations Results 2015: Updated Table, Top Try Scorers and Round 2 Fixtures

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Published: February 7, 2015

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A relentless start to the 2015 Six Nations has seen Ireland take to the table's summit following the first round of competition, but one can bet the order will change over the coming weeks.

England got their tournament underway with a pivotal 21-16 win at the Millennium Stadium, George Ford leading a second-half charge against the Welsh, while France edged Scotland 15-8 at the Stade de France.

The northern hemisphere's elite are bound to need time before reaching top speed in the year's contest, but already the writing is on the wall for another fierce run for this year's title.

Read on for a look ahead to Round 2, along with breakdown of the standings as things are and the tournament's leading try scorers.



 

England vs. Italy



A second successive defeat in this year's Six Nations would see Italy edge that much closer to the bottom of the pile as 2015 Wooden Spoon favourites, and a trip to Twickenham in Round 2 doesn't make for strong omens.

England knew that their opening fixture against the Welsh would be a hard slog, but a patient approach saw Stuart Lancaster's outfit stop their opponents from scoring a point in the second period of their Cardiff collision.



Against the Azzurri, England will now be looking to mount some form of assault on the scoreboard, with points difference and tries scored becoming an ever more important part of each title campaign.

Back at English headquarters, Jonathan Joseph will be looking to build on a brilliant first Six Nations outing with another morale-boosting display at outside centre, after winning over 2003 World Cup winner Will Greenwood on Friday:



They're aware the job is far from done, but having struggled for periods of their meeting against Wales, this will be a chance for the injury-plagued lineup to express itself with a little more freedom...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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