Another tough Six Nations for England, the key men to watch and why it will be 'smooth sailing' for the winners: DAN BIGGAR's predictions ahead of the big kick-off
Another tough Six Nations for England, the key men to watch and why it will be 'smooth sailing' for the winners: DAN BIGGAR's predictions ahead of the big kick-off
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The Six Nations gets underway in Paris in just under a week's time with France hosting Wales under the lights at the Stade de France. Spectators are guaranteed thrills and spills over five rounds of nail-biting action as many of the greatest heavyweights in the sport lock horns again.
![[England could be challengers if they win one of their early games against Ireland or France]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/25/22/94517525-14324297-image-a-80_1737844801754.jpg)
Ireland have been made the favourites by the bookmakers with France hot on their coat tails. England, meanwhile, have been tipped to finish third. But who better to ask for their predictions than a former player who has years of experience at the very top of the game, including at the Six Nations?.
![[Tommaso Menoncello is Italy's key man and their most important player since Sergio Parisse]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/25/22/94517551-14324297-image-a-81_1737844832813.jpg)
Here, DAN BIGGAR reveals how he believes the tournament will play out... The Six Nations is set to get underway and Ireland are the favourites for many punters. England could be challengers if they win one of their early games against Ireland or France. The thing that impresses me most about Italy is their centre partnership of Juan Ignacio Brex and Tommaso Menoncello.
![[A bleak picture for Welsh rugby could be changed with a win or two in the Six Nations]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/25/22/94517581-14324297-image-a-82_1737844891209.jpg)
As a midfield combination they are probably the best in the Six Nations. Italy had a really good campaign last year but they struggled again in the autumn. Their game in Rome feels like a shootout for the wooden spoon and I'm tipping Wales to have the edge on them.
![[Scotland have a lack of scrummaging depth and need Zander Fagerson to last 70 minutes]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/25/22/94517585-14324297-image-a-83_1737844919048.jpg)
Key man: Menoncello. He's the reigning player of the tournament and he's their most important player since Sergio Parisse. Breakthrough star: It sounds like they won't be blooding many new players so I'm backing Ange Capuozzo to go up a level. Prediction: 6th.
![[Marcus Smith could start at No 10 for England but must turn displays into victories]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/25/22/94517625-14324297-image-a-84_1737844952772.jpg)
