Full time in Game 1 of the Six Nations
Fairly impressive Irish win today from an early try and conversion inside the
first 5 minutes of the game. Style of play is quite impressive since head
coach Andy Farrell has taken over, fast, clinical and a break from the heavily
structured style of play in past years.
Wales couldnt seem to get to grips with the fast flowing game from Ireland. Missing
key players and others playing in different positions than normal didnt help their cause.
Bit of trivia for @Timelord2067, Man of the match Mack Hansen the Connacht player
notched up his first game for Ireland today. He's an Aussie! His mum's Irish.
Game 2 up next, Scotland v England.
England are favourites but there is talk of Scotland really capable of great wins
this year, but we have seen this before and the team hasnt performed.
ML on NitrogenSports is Scotland 2.97 - 1.37 England
I'm going with a win for Scotland, small bet though, I dont normally bet against
the favourite but I going with the positive rumblings from Scotland
They had a good Autumn series of games and their 2 clubs going ok in the
URC, currently in positions 2 and 3.
:::EDIT:::
and Scotland take the win
Great match to watch and could have been a draw match a few times in the
last 8 minutes of play.
A lot of errors on both sides and some poor decision making by England at times
corresponding to some great decision making by Scotland.
Finn Russell had a great game at 10 for Scotland while Luke Cowan-Dickie
made a silly play to get himself yellow carded and Scotland awarded a
penalty try, that changed the game on the 66
th minute.