Comments on: Six Nations Week 3: 5 key head-to-head battles

By: John

John — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:23:08 +0000

Beattie has his coat on a shoogly peg at the minute. He needs a big game on Saturday with Denton and Ashe (no doubt Stern Vern’s favourite 8) nearly back to fitness. If he doesn’t shine he’ll go the way of the other Killer Bs and the rest of the old guard, never to be seen again.

By: Don P

Don P — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:43:54 +0000

For England it’s surely the front row battle, i.e., mainly the props. If England get the upper hand here, which I suspect they might, it will be difficult for Ireland. A confidence thing for the latter, although JS will surely be aware of this & so will likely counter with quick put in’s & clearances on Ireland’s scrum ball. The line outs ought to be fairly even & the breakdown? Dunno with Heaslip out, but Ireland must dominate here. Midfield will depend on the fwd possession. Ireland, @ home by 3?

By: Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:54:00 +0000

Key battle for me is Goode / Kearney.

The kicking game is what Ireland will use, and England need to be able to combat it well. Goode needs to kick brilliantly, and not run down dark alleys. Same goes for Watson and Nowell. Territory could decide this game and that could be decided by the back three.

By: TonyTaff

TonyTaff — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:49:41 +0000

Toner/O’connell v Atwood/Kruis will be more important than that in the centres and its outcome will determine the impact the girls will be able to have.

By: Stu

Stu — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:40:52 +0000

Key battle for me is Hartley/Best, i imagine there will be a good few defensive line outs in the 22 this game and whoever holds his nerve better gives their team a massive advantage.