Well it's that time of year !, when us die hard Rugby Union fans start salivating looking forward to the start of the Six Nations Championship this Saturday 2nd February, when Wales v Ireland (13.30); England v Scotland (16.00); and on Sunday 3rd February Italy v France (15.00).
After the World Cup, last years Six Nations, and last Autumns test matches, it promises to be a fascinating tournament, England must feel that they are in with a good chance of success after their inspiring performance against the All Blacks in the Autumn; France always there or thereabouts depending on their mood on the day !; Wales suffering the highs and lows over the past year !; Ireland always strong when it counts; Italy on the up and continually improving; and Scotland unfortunately in the doldrums with a lot to prove. All the ingredients for a "battle royale" !.
So, all you like minded folk of all nationalities let's open up this to some amateur "punditry" (not sure if that's even a word !), and post match analysis, all littered, no doubt, with a liberal sprinkling of "banter" (good natured of course !
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Good luck to all involved and let's hope the Championship lives up to it's prospects !, I'm sure it will bring lots of cheers
, smiles
, and tears
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