my predictions week 1 3-2-17 6 nations

SATURDAY

SCOTLAND V IRELAND

I think that how well Paddy Jackson does will depend on whether or not Ireland beat Scotland at Murrayfield and I think that he will need to kick between 12 and 18 points for Ireland if they are going to win as I do not think this game will be a try fist. I think Ireland will want to go out and attack but it will not happen like that. I think that players like Murray Best and Furling will mske a difference for Ireland and Grey Benett and Hogg will make the difference for Scotlans but what happens in this match will affect the whole 6 nations and how teams like England or France see them  

I say Ireland by less than 7  

ENGLAND V FRANCE

I think this could be an absolute thriller but I think with the run that England are on I think that they will be able to calm things down when needed and I think France will get a losing bonus point here I think that Care Cole and Farell can change a game for England but you can never really say who will make the difference for France but I would look at Basteurd Le Reux or Lopez but France could make it their mission to put out a new squad each season and do ok

I say England by more than 7 but no try bonus point

SUNDAY

ITALY V WALES

Bigger Davis and Halfpenny I think can make a difference for Wales but I think Italy are improving and what that normally means is that it is not about the individual but the team. I think that players with experience especially of the six nations will make a huge difference for this this is a win they will target but

I say Wales with try bonus point