What a shocker !
Following Saturday's opening 2 games, Six-Nation's favourites were expected to enjoy a stroll in the park against the Irtalians in Rome, but things don't always go to plan. Italy scored first and managed to keep their advantage to the end, winning 23-18 and causing the first big upset of the competition. Where this leaves the French who, after their exploits against the southern opposition last Autumn were considered the best of the northerners, is anyone's guess.
Next week, France will entertain Wales in Paris in a clash which will most probably leave one or other of these highly fancied sides with 2 defeats from 2 matches played; whichever it is, there's likely to be a huge amount of soul-searching and a few careers may be on the line. At the other end of the table, victory over Ireland in Dublin would see England take a firm grip on the chmpionship and make the 'Triple Crown' a distinct possibility.
Roll on next weekend !.
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