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It just reinforces why I love the sport so much. Pleased that so many who don't follow the game were watching.

Hang on in there.

No complaints, Haskell. That was just silly.

I'm not sure it was either. Although the replay was a little inconclusive. Tough one. I see Ben Youngs is on form. At least it means we keep Danny Care at Quins.

It is taking a while. But there were a number of issues to address. Nigel Owens is excelling in his handling of affairs again today. Considering all the abuse he receives on non-playing issues, which are nobody elses business anyway, the man's a colossus.

Sensible officiating. That tackle needed to be looked at though.

I'd agree, at risk of sounding like sour grapes. The Scots, on the other hand, are at the other extreme. They refuse to kick when in dangerous positions.

Nigel Owens is one of the most respected officials in the game. You need have no worry about that.

Nigel Owens is a top international referee. I'm not sure why you feel his appointment is an obstruction.

Scotland, as limited as they are, have been playing attractive Rugby under Cotter. This isn't descending in to the kicking game I expected. Good to see.

I'm torn now. As I mentioned earlier, the 8/1 being offered on Wales was too tempting not to bet on. If Ireland fail to overcome the difference at Murrayfield, do I hope for an English fail so as to endear myself to the other half with a meal out on the winnings, or do I declare an oath to the...

The Welsh have the hardest task, as they have a 25 point deficit to overcome before they go in to credit. Beyond that, they will not know how much is enough. The physicality of the Welsh will mean they finish the game as strong as they start. It's just a question of which Italy turns up.

England are currently favourites, although Wales are the interesting runner. The Welsh are (-25) on England and (-21) on Ireland. So a 40 point win in Italy, not beyond them, would put a lot of pressure on ourselves and Ireland. The outcome is difficult to call, but at 8/1 earlier in the week...

It doesn't affect the outcome quite in the same way as a group situation in football, although it is down to TV coverage more than anything else.