Wales, 6 Nations Champions 2014

First topic message reminder :

Every Welsh fan is secretly thinking it is on, whilst openly acknowledging that it is unlikely.

But that is how we all felt this time a year ago.

And after the Ireland game we all knew we couldn't defend the title

That was until the final game.

England, on the brink of glory, got hammered and the rest is history

Well can history repeat itself.  In the midst of the utter crap that we are are witnessing in the management of Welsh rugby, can the boys who won us a Lions tour for the first time in 16 years, do it again and win a 3rd 6 Nations in 3 years?

I believe they can.

I think France are ripe to be flucked after their first spoon and inconsistent performances - 2013 was a horror year

England could surprise, as ever, but probably won't without knowing who to pick from 9-15

Ireland are the new France, they could spoil the party with the excellent new management they have, but i feel that NZ may have given them the idea they are world almost-beaters when in reality they are navel gazing and feeling guilty about being in transition from pre BOD to post BOD

Scotland and Italy hold no fear for the Welsh. We will smash both.

IMO we can do it, of course even saying that will be derided but the arrogance of repeated success sits well on our shoulders, we must just believe.

furry muff. hope hibbard isnt injured as i love his full frontal style of play.

quinsforever wrote:Ryan Jones out of 6 Nations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/25817655

Hibbard also doubtful.

Ian Evans likely to miss most if not all of 6N campaign.

Not looking good boys. no-one wins anything if their scrum and lineout aren't rock solid. eng, ire and france scrums are going to be licking their lips, and i am sure game strategies are going to reflect that.

gatball, without a massive scrum and forward pack platform, could be a total disaster.

i stick by my prediction of wales, 2 wins, finishing 4th in 6N.

Hibbard would be a massive loss

But Evans is by no means 1st pick and Ryan is a back up 4/back row.

Dealing with pre tournament injuries is something we are used to and something the detractors usually cling on to to embellish their doom laden predictions

Coombs will step into Ryan's slot with Jake Ball

Lydiate will come good, always does for Wales

These are inconveniences to be managed

I am afraid quins that your projection is based more on hope than logic. I predict a good showing both in Twickenham and Dublin and France at home really holds no major concerns for me.

newsflash -

apparently gatland reckons that france do well after a lions tour...

http://www.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/video_audio/index.html

'SHOCKER'

Hibbard would be a huge loss

quinsforever wrote:newsflash -

apparently gatland reckons that france do well after a lions tour...

http://www.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/video_audio/index.html

Quins, to be clear, are we saying that Fance historicially do well in the 6nations the year after a lions year?!