Six Nations Championship 2014: Key Players Who Must Come Up Big in Next Matches

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Published: March 5, 2014

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Despite the Six Nations being famed for a number of high-spirited team performances, there are always individuals that go above and beyond the call of duty for their sides.

That's no different, as the tournament enters crunch point with three title-defining matches, and chances for men to become heroes for their respective nations.

So let's take a look at who must play a pivotal role in placing their nation one step closer to Six Nations success.

 

Owen Farrell, England



The England fly-half has had an excellent first three matches in this year's tournament, kicking for glory on a number of occasions, including the winning conversion in his side's 13-10 win over Ireland.

Sitting third in the top points scorer charts with 45, behind Wales' Leigh Halfpenny with 74 and Scotland's Greig Laidlaw with 61, Farrell must continue his good kicking performances in order to maintain his own personal form, as well as keeping alive England's title ambitions.

After his side's 30-3 defeat by Wales during last year's competition, Farrell will be looking for revenge this time around, as highlighted by England Rugby's tweet:



But for Farrell to have his chance to see his name in lights, he'll be hoping that team-mates such as Danny Care can continue to make the tries that present him with match-winning opportunities.

Against Wales, that will be no certainty.

The visitors overcame fourth-placed France in Cardiff last time out, in a thrilling 27-6 result that showed the side's dominance with the ball, as well as Leigh Halfpenny's ability to out-kick any opponent.

 

George North, Wales



North's try against France, which set up one of Halfpenny's six chances to score from a set-piece, capped an excellent performance by the Welsh winger.

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