This year's RBS Six Nations is wide open -which is great news for all spread bettors!
We analyse the outright index and the relative progress of all the teams involved...
Team |
Last Year |
Coach |
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France |
3rd Place |
Marc Lievremont |
39 - 42 |
43 - 46 |
52 - 55 |
57 - 59 |
59 - 60 |
England |
2nd Place |
Martin Johnson |
25 - 28 |
29 - 32 |
28 - 31 |
20 - 22 |
20.1 - 21 |
Ireland |
1st Place |
Declan Kidney |
28 - 31 |
32 - 35 |
25 - 28 |
33 - 35 |
39 - 40.5 |
Wales |
4th Place |
Warren Gatland |
23 - 26 |
18 - 21 |
17 - 20 |
15 - 17 |
9.3 - 9.8 |
Scotland |
5th Place |
Andy Robinson |
8 - 11 |
4 - 6 |
4 - 6 |
2 - 3 |
0.5 - 1 |
Italy |
6th Place |
Nick
Mallett |
4 - 6 |
1 - 3 |
1 - 3 |
3 - 4 |
4.5 - 5 |
Winner = 60 points; 2nd place = 40 points; 3rd place = 20 points;
4th place = 10 points; 5th place = 5 points; 6th place = 0 points
Wales
Showed real spirit in their second half fightback against the French, but were too far behind to get anything from the game.
Verdict: 4th place with 4 pts. About right @ 9.8, still to face Italy.
France
Les Bleus were clinical against the Welsh in Cardiff. Should now complete the Grand Slam.
Verdict: 1st place with 10 points. Certs @ 59-60, the grand slam awaits.
Ireland
Outplayed a 'stupid' England team and scored three great tries at Twickenham.
Verdict: 2nd place with 8 points. Settling for 2nd @ 40, good enough to beat England for 2nd.
England
Martin Johnson has his work cut out teaching the England team how to hold onto games.
Verdict: 3rd place with 6 points. They looked very average in Rome & Twickenham.
Scotland
Their Six Nations world collapsed when they didn't end the game against Wales -now they have lost against Italy, they have to start re-building.
Verdict: 6th place with 0 points. Priced correctly @ 0.5-1, best left alone.
Italy
Deservedly beat the Scots in Rome with a display of solid, tight rugby.
Verdict: 5th place with 2 points. A small buy @ 4.
So there are all the teams and their relative merits... you can find all the prices at Sporting Index -they will change after every game so get there early!
Check
out our Six Nations Specials Page where we will be analysing and updating all the best tournament spread totals such points, tries, drop goals, shirt numbers, winning margins and yellow cards.
You can find another point of view on our Trading Talk page -where the thoughts and preview notes of the Sporting Index team are available.

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