Six Nations 2014: Storylines and Final Table Predictions on Closing Weekend

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Published: March 14, 2014

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The RBS Six Nations may be coming to a close this weekend, but there's still plenty to play for, with Ireland, England and France all still challenging for top spot.

England travel to Stadio Olimpico as they take on bottom-placed Italy, with Stuart Lancaster's side looking to add a top-of-the-table finish to his team's Triple Crown victory. Wales host Scotland and France take on Ireland, with both sides knowing that defeat for England would mean either of these sides could bag the title.

There are also a number of player-based incentives on offer in the final round, so let's take a look at what's at stake as the contest comes to a close.





 

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The weekend's big tie, without doubt, is the grudge match at Stade de France as Ireland travel to Saint-Denis, with both sides harbouring an excellent chance of claiming the 2014 title, regardless of England's result in Italy.

Ireland currently top the group on points scored, with Joe Schmidt's men holding a 49-point advantage over England, and a mammoth 78-point swing over their final fixture opponents; knowing that a win will seal their second title after four years without victory.

Philippe Saint-Andre's outfit, unbeaten at home, will be looking for their sixth title as they know that a victory over Ireland, and an Italian win, will place them two points ahead of the chasing pack in the final standings.



However, Ireland have only faced one trip away from the Aviva Stadium so far, which ended in defeat after Danny Care's try, followed by a conversion from Owen Farrell, sealed a narrow 13-10 victory for England at Twickenham.

Peter O'Mahony's inclusion into the starting XV sees the only change from the side's 46-7 drubbing of Italy with Iain Henderson dropping to the bench, per the Guardian, with Schmidt's men opting ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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