So the favourites went down to Scotland and the second favourites had a very difficult match against a resurgent France. I think my money is still on Ireland since it will be hard for England to beat them in Dublin, but who do people think re going to win it?
Being the arrogant little Englander that I am, I think England may well win. What concerns me is that under Eddie Jones, whenever there's been a 'big' game in their run they've looked very nervous and have needed someone to come off the bench to shake things up/ steady the ship (etc). It would be good to see some more commanding performances in the bigger games.
Scotland's win was good to watch. I think Ireland suffered (psychologically) from the change in the high tackle rule. I wouldn't rule Ireland out yet, but they've lost (or think they've lost) a part of their game in turning tackles into mauls.
