Rugby Union Today: Six Nations previews and predictions
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we preview each of the three Six Nations games taking place this week, while Saracens could be in another spot of bother, this time in the Champions Cup.
What’s on the site
We begin with Ireland’s game against Wales on Saturday and after that it’s the Calcutta Cup clash between Scotland and England. On Sunday the round concludes in Paris where France will take on struggling Italy.
In the club game it seems an administrative error has landed Sarries in trouble with EPCR as a player was ineligible for one game.
Elsewhere, Super Rugby action began with wins for the Sharks and Brumbies, who beat the Highlanders and Rebels respectively.
What’s in the news
England back-row Sam Underhill admits the pressure is on his team to perform when they run out this Saturday at Murrayfield.
In the club game Ospreys have revealed short-term signing Marty McKenzie has flown home, citing “compassionate grounds”.
What’s on social media
He’s not playing tomorrow of course but what a lovely pass this was from Scotland fly-half Finn Russell in the 2019 Calcutta Cup?
🔙2018 @scotlandteam go coast to coast at BT Murrayfield 😮😮😮
Sean Maitland crashes over in the corner to complete an incredible score #GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/8iw4FGwYby
— Guinness Men's Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 7, 2020
What’s on TV
It’s Round Two in the Six Nations this weekend as Ireland take on Wales and Scotland face England this Saturday before Sunday’s game sees France hosting Italy. Those games will be covered by ITV and BBC.
Super Rugby continues with Sky Sports televising that competition, with Saturday’s fixtures starting with the Chiefs v Crusaders.