Six Nations Table 2014: Updated Standings and Fixtures for Week 1

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Published: February 2, 2014

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Wales top the Six Nations table in their pursuit of an unprecedented third consecutive title. After Saturday’s fixtures, Warren Gatland’s side lead France on points difference after both teams triumphed in their opening ties.

In truth, Welsh supporters will feel a little disheartened at their team’s opening game, which saw them overcome minnows Italy in unconvincing fashion. By comparison, France played out a thriller against England in Paris and have established an excellent foundation in place for a strong tournament.

Here’s your full standings after Saturday’s matches, with Ireland and Scotland set to do battle in Dublin at 3 p.m. GMT on Sunday (Jan. 2nd):



 

Wales 23-15 Italy



Perennial whipping boys Italy put in an encouraging performance in Cardiff despite falling to an eight-point defeat against a strong Welsh outfit.

Welsh head coach Gatland was happy with a win, but insisted they must improve ahead of next week’s key clash against Ireland in Dublin, per BBC Sport:

We're pretty satisfied. There were some positives in our game and things to work on in terms of finishing and being clinical.

It's a reasonable start for us and, the way Italy performed, I wouldn't be surprised if they won a few games in this competition. They won a couple last year and I think they'll do so again.

Wales led 17-3 at half-time, but the Italians rallied to make it 20-15 midway through the second half—debutant Michele Campagnaro running in a brace of tries to stun the Millennium Stadium crowd. The Italians sensed a major upset and only their second away win in the Six Nations looked as though it might be attainable.



But a late Leigh Halfpenny penalty helped quell Welsh nerves and whilst they’ll be delighted to get off to a winning start, they know big...
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