Six Nations Championship 2014: Biggest Storylines Heading into Round 4

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Published: March 6, 2014

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With it all to play for at the summit of the Six Nations table, four sides go into Round 4 with a chance of placing themselves one step closer to lifting the title.

Ireland, England, Wales and France are all tied on four points, separated by just points difference as they compete for the 2014 trophy.

But shocks could be in store as Italy travel to Ireland and Scotland take on France at Murrayfield, leaving England and Wales to battle at Twickenham.



 

Could Two Upsets Be on the Cards?



You can never bet against the underdog, and with the chance to place one foot toward lifting the Six Nations trophy, neither Italy nor France can afford to underestimate their Round 4 opponents.

Italy will be smarting from their last-minute defeat at home to Scotland, after Duncan Weir's drop-goal at the death won the match. However, Ireland are sitting pretty at the top of the table, thanks to their large points haul with wins against Scotland and Wales.

But Joe Schmidt's side will be looking to get back to winning ways themselves, after seeing his side lose 13-10 against England.



According to the Press Association, via The Guardian, Jonathan Sexton has been passed fit and named in Ireland's starting XV, which will come as a boost as the hosts look to increase their lead in top spot.

Meanwhile, Italy coach Jacques Brunel has been forced to make five changes ahead of the trip to Dublin, with captain Sergio Parisse missing out through injury.

However, speaking at a press conference, Brunel was quick to point out that Parisse's exclusion was not due to the side's final-day clash with England, according to RBS Six Nations' website:

The choices made are not in relation to next Saturday's game in Rome against England but based on consistency that we want to have. The next match is against Ireland and we have prepared ...
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