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Ireland v Italy

Same Italy team that beat Samoa. Last time these two met at Croke Park (2008) it was Ireland 15-11. The Grand Slammers won 4 of their 6N games last year by less than 10 points so are hardly a points machine. They did pretty much stuff Italy though. Italy usually go well first couple of games in 6N (watch out England in Italy next week). You wouldn't have gone broke backing Eyeties on the spread these last couple of years and 21 pts here is generous.

O'Gara to break deadlock after 35 mins with chip punt to wing.

4 pts Andrew Trimble first try @ 10-1
2 pts Tommy Bowe first try @ 8-1


England v Wales

Was keen on Wales with Lee Byrne getting green light. Then Wales go and lose 98 caps and 4 stone from their front row. Jenkins a big loss. Very even with 20s looking a fair price for honours even at the whistle.

22pts Wales +4 @ 10/11
2pts DRAW @ 20/1