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Six Nations

BoyBrumby

BoyBrumby

Englishman
Langeveldt said:
At least the Boks can't get hammered :)
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Don't be so sure; France have a centre called "Brian Liebenberg" & a prop called "Pieter de Villiers".

Three guesses where they hail from! :D
 
Smudge

Smudge

Hall of Fame Member
I really think this could be Ireland's year - it's just a matter of stringing together consistent performances.

My predicted final standings are:

Ireland
England
France
Wales
Italy
Scotland
 
BoyBrumby

BoyBrumby

Englishman
Voltman said:
I really think this could be Ireland's year - it's just a matter of stringing together consistent performances.
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Interesting pick in their loose forwards for the first game; dropped Johnny O'Connor. Denis Leamy comes in. Bum call in my opinion.

I really rate O'Connor, there was talk of him qualifying for us on residence (he plays for Wasps), but now Ireland have slapped a cap on him.

Mind you, it is Italy so it won't matter an ar$e. :D

D'Arcy back in the centre with O'Driscoll too, my picks for The Lions' centres, so be interesting to see how they go.
 
marc71178

marc71178

Eyes not spreadsheets
Am I right in thinking Ireland host both France and England this time?

If so then unless they're favourites their odds are very good.
 
BoyBrumby

BoyBrumby

Englishman
marc71178 said:
Am I right in thinking Ireland host both France and England this time?

If so then unless they're favourites their odds are very good.
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You are right, yes.

I've seen them @ 4s, but for me the value bet are The Taffs @ 12s or 13s. They host The Micks on the last weekend too. Ireland haven't lost in Wales in 22 years (a very spooky stat), so I reckon you could say Wales are probably due.
 
Scaly piscine

Scaly piscine

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
If there was one team comfortably ahead of the rest, then Wales would maybe worth looking at. But I just can't see them getting lucky against 2 of England, France and Ireland or possibly lucky against all 3 if they still go on goal difference instead of results between the two sides.
 
marc71178

marc71178

Eyes not spreadsheets
Per Eurobet:

France 7/5
England 7/4
Ireland 3/1
Wales 10/1
Scotland 250/1
Italy 1000/1

Not a lot of value there, but 3-1 on Ireland does tempt me.
 
BoyBrumby

BoyBrumby

Englishman
Scaly piscine said:
If there was one team comfortably ahead of the rest, then Wales would maybe worth looking at. But I just can't see them getting lucky against 2 of England, France and Ireland or possibly lucky against all 3 if they still go on goal difference instead of results between the two sides.
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I think you mean points difference , but yes that would be the ultimate arbiter if two or more teams finished level. IIRC after that it would be tries scored, then try difference & finally the result(s) between the countries.

I reckon the bonus point system (four points for win, two points for draw, one point for scoring four tries in a game, one point for a defeat by 7 points or less) that's used in the Tri-Nations & Zurich Premiership is altogether fairer.
 
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