The changes to French team don't make a huge differnce. They lose muscle with Clerc instead of Rougerie but gain experience with Malzieu over Fall. The others changes will not affect either team's gameplan. Even if Ferris does play he won't last 80.
Irelands last visits to France have seen them playing "catchup" after 20/30mins & I can't believe they'll allow that to happen this time. France 9-10 are flaky at the best of times (the weakest part of the team imo) & if Ireland can get ahead or even stay in touch after the 1st half French heads will drop quickly. I'm also impatient to see BOD run rings around Bastagros. The lad is a monster but is not the sharpest knife in the drawer & easily frustrated, yellow anyone??
The French should edge the scrum but then Italy were going to explose Hayes et al............ Didn't happen & won't happen on Saturday imo, too much experience there.
In view of what happened at the WE this game has to be seen as the final.
None of the other teams have shown anything that can seriously trouble either Ireland or France.
England were flattered by the scoreline, Wales can play beautiful rugby but sadly not for 80mins & unfortunately, though brave, Scotland & Italy will have to fight to avoid the wooden spoon.
I took Ireland +6 10/11 Lads.
Expect England to beat the -13 10/11 Lads & Wales -9 10/11 also Lads.
For those looking for better odds may I suggest Ireland @15/8 Lads. My bet of the weekend
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