Six Nations Table 2015: Latest Standings and Predictions for Round 2 Results

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Published: February 7, 2015

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The first round of the 2015 Six Nations tournament saw England battle to an upset win in Wales and France narrowly beat Scotland at home, while defending champions Ireland struggled for long stretches in Italy and will not be happy with their performance.

Overall, two of the three matches were sloppy affairs featuring teams performing well under the standards expected of them, which leads to plenty of intrigue entering the second round.

Ireland host France and look to make a statement after their showing in Rome, with Les Bleus also looking less than spectacular in their win over Scotland. The Scots have to feel good about their chances hosting Wales, looking much improved under new coach Vern Cotter. Here's the schedule for Round 2:



 

The current Six Nations standings:



 

Statement Match at Aviva Stadium



France didn't score a single try at home against Scotland, relying on Camille Lopez and penalty kicks to start their campaign with a win. Ireland looked sloppy and unimpressive in Italy until Leonardo Ghiraldini was yellow-carded, showing ruthless efficiency taking advantage of the situation.

Neither team will be satisfied with such a start—which is a little odd, given both won their first-round matches. Ireland, in particular, ran out to an altogether easy win, but still, ESPN UK asked questions:



Last year's encounter in Paris was a thrilling affair that saw the Irish team clinch the Six Nations title, with Jonathan Sexton the hero for the visitors. The fly-half was absent against the Italians, but he's been cleared to take the pitch against France, per BBC Sport.

Meanwhile, Lopez was excellent for Les Bleus in Paris against Scotland, although he'll likely make the evening news for another reason, via BBC Rugby Union:



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