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Six Nations Preview: Ireland Eyes Historic Third Title Amid Strong Competition

Posted : 31 January 2025

Ireland enters the Six Nations as the reigning champions and aims to secure an unprecedented third consecutive title. Despite not being at their peak during the November tests, they still managed to defeat Argentina and Australia, with strong defensive play under Simon Easterby, who steps in as head coach for the tournament.

 

However, the team is facing a challenge at fly-half, where the gap left by Johnny Sexton remains unfilled. Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast, while promising, have yet to establish themselves as the dominant figures needed to guide Ireland to another Grand Slam.

 

France, another strong contender, is led by the return of scrum-half Antoine Dupont, who missed last year’s tournament but now partners with Romain Ntamack, a key player sidelined last year. With Dupont’s brilliance and their established core, including the steady boot of Thomas Ramos, France is aiming for their second Grand Slam.

 

 However, injuries have impacted their squad, with key players like Charles Ollivon absent for the tournament, and questions linger about whether they can finally translate their immense talent into more consistent victories.

England enters the competition with hopes of turning their recent close but underwhelming results into a title challenge. Marcus Smith’s ability to change a match is a major asset, but issues persist, particularly with a lack of cutting edge in attack.

 

The team will be missing key figures like Jamie George, but England’s main concern lies in their attack, which has struggled to make an impact in recent months. Meanwhile, Scotland, seen as dark horses, will rely on their exciting backs but face a significant challenge without captain Sione Tuipulotu.

 

 Italy, with a vibrant backline and newfound confidence, and Wales, enduring a difficult losing streak, both have strengths but also considerable weaknesses to address as they strive for improvement in the competition.

 

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