Six Nations 2014: Predictions, TV Info and Key Battles for Round 4

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Published: March 3, 2014

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As the penultimate round of fixtures roll around, four sides remain in the hunt to take the lead in the race for the RBS Six Nations trophy.    

Top-of-the-table Ireland host Italy in their fourth match, and on the back of a 13-10 defeat by England last time out, Joe Schmidt’s side will be looking to get back to winning ways as they look to maintain their place in top spot.

Meanwhile, France travel to Scotland as they look to quickly forget their 27-6 defeat against Wales. It was a match that highlighted France's inability to respond in the second period, with all six points scored in the first 40 minutes.

It's a make-or-break affair at Twickenham as Wales travel to London. With both sides recording victories last time out, a win for either side would put them one foot toward lifting the trophy.



 

Can England Stop Halfpenny?



If there's going to be a man to stop in Round 4, it's going to be Wales' Leigh Halfpenny. The full-back scored five penalties and one conversion as his side demolished France in Cardiff.

Sitting with 74 points in this year's tournament, Halfpenny has made a telling contribution to his side's charge up the table and also sits at the top of the point-scoring charts, 13 points above Scotland's Greig Laidlaw.

It's Halfpenny's consistency with the boot, excellent accuracy, power and calmness in pressure situations that England will have to contend with if they're to profit at Twickenham.

As shown below, Halfpenny has proven his prowess with the boot across the field against France:



England have their own talisman, though, with Owen Farrell hitting two penalties and a conversion of his own against Ireland.

Speaking with Sky Sports, Farrell is looking to use Wales' win last year as England's springboard for success this time around:

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