New Zealand is a undoubtedly one of the most challenging places to tour ... and to win test matches and that is quickly followed up with a game against an Australian side that will have the fresh input of a new coach.
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New Zealand is a undoubtedly one of the most challenging places to tour ... and to win test matches and that is quickly followed up with a game against an Australian side that will have the fresh input of a new coach.
We have a good young side and we want to see how some of the younger players perform in a tough environment down in Munster, there is not a lot between any of the players but this is just an opportunity for them to come out and play
We've decided to give the Leinster guys a run ... Their form has been good and we wanted to see how they got on last week after coming off the bench.
Both players [(Jackman and Heaslip] are ball carriers and that will be beneficial in Paris
The Tri-Nations might be higher quality, but this is the best tournament in the world. Just love it. Living here as a Scot in Slovenia the withdrawal symptoms are particularly acute, no pictures (except for Wales games via Sky Welsh land channel - lengths I go to!) but I have tickets for Scotland v England. Pains me greatly to forecast wins for England, Ireland and France this weekend.
Ireland 27 Italy 10, Engalnd 24 Wales 13. Honestly one of the most open championships in history. I can't call it!
You play in the back three you expect the high balls - you expect the pressure.
Odd isn't it? This tournament is more exciting to me and, I suspect, to most, than the Rugby World Cup. And England v Wales is a cracker of a game to start it off. England to win and to build on the World Cup.