Wales v. England (Millenium Stadium, Cardiff)
About a month ago, I decided that my tip for the Six Nations would be Wales. This was purely based on the fact that they are a proud rugby nation full of talented players who have failed to produce the goods on the last 2 outings in this competition. I think this year they will have a good championship but not before a loss at home here to England.
Johnson has never impressed me as a coach, in fact he has never really impressed me at all due to his general being a w**ker'ness! Nevertheless, his side enter this years championship on the back of a good Autumn series. England are in good nick and history would suggest that they will have a good campaign as they always seem to get their act together during world cup year.
Wales are without 2 of their more established players in Gethin Jenkins and Adam Jones. This should cause problems for their scrum and really upsets the platform they once had for unleashing their magical backline. That said, they are a team with some quality finishers, namely Shane Williams and James Hook and should they get a sniff of an oppurtunity they will take it. Johnathan Davies has also impressed me for Scarletts this year and he looks set to play in the centre along with Robberts. England have got some good finishers of their own in the Northampton Saints duo, Ben Foden and Chris Ashton (see below what he can do). Ashton is just coming back from injury so I don't expect much from him in this game, but he'll certainly be one to watch as the weeks go on. Should Flood kick his goals then I feel England will have just enough to shade this one.
RT prediction: England
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