I always think that it is possible to have a decent stab at who might win the 6 nations based on where the fixtures are.
You want your nation to be at home against the big lads and away to the weaker ones.
This year's fixtures aren't particularly favourable to the England cause in my opinion, but will be seen as such by some.

6 Feb:  The Sweaties* H

13 Feb: The Eyeties* H

27 Feb: The SheepShaggers* A

13 March: The Frogs* H

20 March: The Bogtrotters* A.

*If anyone is offended by the derogatory terms used, please feel free to hate the English.

To spin it positively, you could argue that they will get out of the blocks with 2 home games, the first of which they should win and the second they should get some scoring practice. This will get them on a roll.
Then they go to Wales to play a side which, as I write this, looks as weak as they have in two decades, away, followed by the French, who are arguably their main threat, at home.
If this pans out as above then they will probably have to win the finale in Dublin - always a massive ask, but maybe easier than when Ireland were at their peak 2/3 seasons ago.

One thing is sure - we won't be sitting with our mates in our respective clubhouses watching. HARUMPH. 

A really sad loss.  Andrew was a smashing player and human being.   You only have to look at the eulogies on the websites and Facebook pages across Hartlepool and other clubs to see how well regarded and respected he was.

RIP mate.

Very sad to hear of the lads. My thoughts and condolences to his family, friends and all at BBOB. I read his obituary on the BBOB website and must say he must have been a terrific bloke and rugby player. A sad loss.

Andrew started his rugby career at Rovers but moved to Brigade at the beginning of the 2012/13 season. Since then he has been the heart beat of the club, almost single handedly ensuring our survival when it looked as if we would fold a few seasons back. Andrew epitomised what it was to be a rugby player, never taking a step backwards on the pitch, no matter the difference in size, yet once the game was over you would struggle to find a more humble, unassuming man. He would make time for anyone and was always the first to welcome new players to the club. Andrew could cut teammates in half with a put down for not pulling their weight (if I was your size I would be playing for England being a personal favorite), but likewise would have you walking off the pitch feeling ten feet tall after giving you praise. Players would run through brick walls for Andrew, knowing he would, and had, done the same for them. The picture shown is from our last game pre covid, which would ultimately prove to be Andrew's last. He is shown, as always, leading from the front.

In his time at Brigade Andrew played 211 games, scored 83 tries, spent 5 years as captain, was 3 times player of the year, 2 times leading try scorer and a clubman of the year.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rachel, Daniel, Olivia, Eric, Cath, Paul and the rest of the family at this heartbreaking time.

RIP Arnie you were loved by everyone who had the pleasure of pulling on a shirt with you.

Yes agree Odugwu not the finished article but really think he has something and would be a crying shame to lose him to Italy. I am not saying give him a cap for the sake of it but surely someone should be having a conversation with the young man and telling him what he needs to do to get in the squad. You cant coach pace and power well maybe a little bit.  Surely though Wasps and England can work on his positional play and tackling to get him to the required standard. Cant not but be impressed by young Radwan electric pace doing unbelievably well for first season in Premiership.

I agree with Mugsy and Dave, there's a first.

I disagree, we often agree.