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After a two-week break, the Six Nations resumes with high drama and high-stakes this weekend, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title favourites Ireland are away to the Azzurri to kick off Round Three while the other showdown on Saturday will see Wales host England in Cardiff, if the clash goes ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a case of saving the best for last, France and surging Scotland cross swords in Paris on Sunday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy v Ireland<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, 25 February – 16:15<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After giving France a massive scare, Italy were disappointingly limp against England, trailing 19-0 at halftime and losing 31-14 in the end. A serious weakness was exposed as well as they were mauled to death and Ireland will follow England\u2019s blueprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topping the table and on a high following their 32-19 victory over France, Ireland won\u2019t rest on their laurels and will efficiently secure a third straight bonus-point win. With rain on the cards, though, Italy look good on the plus.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prediction: <\/strong>Ireland by 19. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suggested Bet:<\/strong> Italy +22.5 at 1.84.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wales v England<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, 25 February – 18:45<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s become clear that winless Wales\u2019 on-field woes are a product of off-field issues. It\u2019s reached the point that there\u2019s a threat of a players\u2019 strike over salary cuts that puts the Cardiff clash in danger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warren Gatland, who\u2019s supporting the players but opposes a strike, is still searching for his first win in his second term at the helm with Wales languishing in last place following heavy defeats to Ireland and Scotland while Steve Borthwick is on his first away assignment as England boss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

England, who rebounded from their defeat to France with a commanding win over Italy, have been boosted by the returns of vice-captain Courtney Lawes and Tom Curry and will be too strong for a Dragons side devoid of hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prediction:<\/strong> England by 14. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suggested Bet:<\/strong> England -5.5 at 1.83.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bet Now: Six Nations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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France v Scotland<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, 26 February \u2013 17:00<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The break certainly favoured France in this fixture. It afforded Fabien Galthie and his charges an opportunity to do a thorough post mortem on their 13-point away loss to Ireland, which snapped a record 14-match winning streak, and to start fresh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, it was an unwelcome interruption for Scotland as it slowed down the momentum they gained from securing back-to-back wins for the first time in the Six Nations era. Ireland haven\u2019t done them any favours either as the French will be bullish to bounce back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belief goes a long way and that\u2019s what Gregor Townshend has instilled in his troops. They\u2019re daring to dream of something special this campaign and have the memory of a 27-23 upset in the final match of the 2021 championship on their previous visit to Paris, which cost Les Bleus the title, to further fuel their belief. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

France were held up over the line three times by the Irish, so it could\u2019ve been a different story in Dublin. Scotland have the attacking sting to cause France problems and are brave on defence but they won\u2019t be able to duplicate the special defensive effort Ireland produced to topple them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prediction: <\/strong>France by 10.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suggested Bet: <\/strong>France -9.5 at 1.84.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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