Predictions: Six Nations, Premiership and PRO14

Round two of the Six Nations gets underway this weekend as Ireland, England and Wales look to build on their positive starts.

The big clash sees the Red Rose take on Warren Gatland’s men with both teams in confident mood following dominant victories over Italy and Scotland respectively. Before that, Ireland and the Azzurri open proceedings while Scotland and France complete the action on Sunday.

There is also a full round of Premiership and PRO14 fixtures so let’s see who will come out on top.

SIX NATIONS

Ireland v Italy

Preview: After their narrow win in their Six Nations opener against France, Ireland will be keen to deliver a dominant performance against Italy on Saturday.

Prediction: Ireland will have too much ammunition for their visitors and will win this one easily. Ireland by 30 points.

England v Wales

Preview: Far too early to dub this a Six Nations decider but defeat for either England or Wales would see their silverware hopes take a major dent.

Prediction: Expect a high octane affair at Twickenham which will be a great advert for the Six Nations. Both benches are packed with talent too in a game we think will go right down to the wire. The hosts will just sneak it in our eyes, though. England by 5.

Scotland v France

Preview: Scotland will be looking to bounce back from last week’s disappointing defeat to Wales when they host France at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Prediction: We predict a tight, low-scoring encounter with the Scots edging it by three points.

PREMIERSHIP

Bath v Northampton Saints: Bath by 5
Exeter Chiefs v Worcester Warriors: Exeter by 10
Gloucester v Leicester Tigers: Gloucester by 2
Saracens v Newcastle Falcons: Saracens by 12
London Irish v Sale Sharks: Irish by 3
Harlequins v Wasps: Harlequins by 4

PRO14

Connacht v Ospreys: Connacht by 5
Edinburgh v Leinster: Edinburgh by 4
Dragons v Glasgow Warriors: Glasgow by 6
Ulster v Southern Kings: Ulster by 15
Cardiff Blues v Cheetahs: Cheetahs by 2
Munster v Zebre: Munster by 18
Benetton v Scarlets: Scarlets by 9

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