Six Nations: Round Two predictions and teams for 12 – 13 February 2022
The early Six Nations Rugby Championship table continues to take shape this weekend, with the second round of fixtures across Europe.
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Too early for talk of title decider? Farrell plots Ireland masterclass in France
France and Ireland resume their respective Guinness Six Nations title bids with Saturday’s crunch clash in Paris.
Italy: Kieran Crowley makes three changes for Six Nations clash with England in Rome
Crowley has made three changes to the starting line-up that suffered a 37-10 defeat against France in their tournament opener in Paris last weekend. In the back-line, Federico Mori comes in to the run-on side on the right wing where he replaces Tommaso Menoncello, who made a try-scoring debut against Les Bleus.
He hasn’t shown any – Joey Carbery free of nerves before crunch Ireland clash
Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery has showed no sign of nerves ahead of making his maiden Guinness Six Nations start away to France, according to scrum coach John Fogarty.
Farrell urges Ireland to stay cool when Bleus hit purple patch
Ireland can't let France dictate the game tomorrow in Paris and Andy Farrell wants his side to respond positively to the inevitable Les Bleus purple patch.
Fabien Galthie not expecting different Ireland approach without Johnny Sexton
France head coach Fabien Galthie does not expect Ireland to modify their offensive style of play in the absence of injured captain Johnny Sexton.
Six Nations: ‘They will keep the same fundamentals’ says France coach Fabien Galthie
France head coach Fabien Galthie is expecting Ireland’s attacking structure and style to remain the same despite Johnny Sexton being unavailable for the clash in Paris on Saturday.
France 'building something special' for Rugby World Cup: Ireland great O'Gara
Ex-Ireland flyhalf Ronan O'Gara says France are "building something special" ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup before his former side head to Paris in the Six Nations this weekend.