Six Nations 2016: Updated Table, Latest Predictions for Round 2 Fixtures

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Published: February 8, 2016

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It was a relatively low-scoring start to the 2016 RBS Six Nations in Round 1 with all three games proving to be close, hard-fought contests, but there's plenty of potential for excitement when the teams kick off Round 2 on Saturday.

Following their 23-21 win over Italy, France are at home once again as they host Ireland, who will be coming into the game on the back of a 16-16 draw with Wales—the first time the pair have produced a stalemate in over 40 years.

The Welsh will welcome Scotland to the Principality Stadium on Saturday with both looking for their first win of the campaign, and England will line up in Rome the following day hoping to consolidate their lead at the top of the standings.

Here is the schedule for Round 2, complete with predictions for each fixture as well as the table following the conclusion of the first round:



 

England Hoping to Build on Calcutta Cup Win England got their campaign off to a strong start as they came out on top in arguably their most difficult away game, triumphing over Scotland 15-9 at Murrayfield.

Former England star Matt Dawson hailed their defence as they limited the hosts to just three Greig Laidlaw penalties:



Fellow alumni Will Carling and Will Greenwood noted the importance of the win and singled out Billy Vunipola for special praise, with the former also picking out captain Dylan Hartley and James Haskell:



England head coach Eddie Jones reiterated Greenwood's sentiment on Vunipola, who made more carries than any other player at Murrayfield with 19, according to BBC Sport.

Per the report, he said:

I have read all the articles about him being too slow to play number eight. He's doing a pretty good job as a slow number eight.

I thought he was outstanding with his carrying and defence work. He can be the best number e...
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