Matthew Knott

The first two rounds are over and we've seen even more of the teams in this years six nations, and to be honest, none of the sides have impressed me greatly.

Wales started well beating England, and this weekend beat Scotland 30-15. A lot of the mistakes of the previous game were gone and Wales were entirely dominant, and should've scored another 14 or more points. I can't help but feel a better side would've punished our defense more.

The next game is against Italy, who did well against Ireland, but watching them against England, had no running game, a poor set piece and beyond kicking their penalties, did little to convince me they would be anything other than a blue stepping stone to the Ireland game. Perhaps wales can score with wild abandon and get even more confidence ready for the Croke park show down.

France had an electric first half against Ireland, but seemed to tire in the second as the men in green worked hard to claw back to within winning distance, but couldn't quite pull it off.

I believe Wales will beat Ireland at home, but France will be the test. Le Bleu play such a wild exciting style of rugby it's impossible to predict how they will come at you. So confident with ball in hand it will be difficult and Wales will have be strong defensively, and take what opportunities they can from the boot of James Hook (Or Stephen Jones, hopefully not till late in the second half though).

I think this will be Wales' second grand slam in 4 years, and we all remember the thrill that was, back in a hot March day in 2005 I jumped and screamed in the Pitcher and Piano as we managed to beat Ireland in a thrilling match, I want to do the same thing this year.

Come on Wales!

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