Six Nations Rugby - Scotland vs England Rugby betting preview

Scotland V England

Another very interesting game.

How will England react to the win over France? Im prepared to think they may be a little over confident going into this one. Here's the story of the last two game, England were magnificent against France. Scotland were rotten against Ireland. There can only be one winner right? Im not so sure, lets face it, as good as England were against France, i couldn't believe that the French continued to run the ball as it wasn't working. Time after time they ran when kicking for touch would have made more sense. Also the fact that the French had no out and out kicker meant they missed some vital frees. England sat back, played basic rugby and lapped up all the pressure for a deserved win.

Scotland on the other hand were cruel to watch against Ireland, too many basic handling errors cost them and by the end of the game they looked like they wanted to be far far away from Croke park. Do not under any circumstances expect them to give up so easy today. Playing England at Murrayfield always brings out the best in the Scots id be expecting a much more committed display today. Scotland have recalled number eight Simon Taylor for Saturday's game but there is no room for Scott Murray in Hadden's squad.

Ian Balshaw is back in the England side in place of Danny Cipriani who was dropped from the panel after some late night action on Thursday night at a night club ended his starting place.

Verdict

The 5 on Scotland is too big. This is a game that England wont have easy. They could either trounce Scotland or else as i suspect have a very difficult afternoon ahead of them. In my opinion i think that Scotland will show us today that they can play and that they are no pushovers making the English work hard for every point. Kicking will be crucial and it may come down to a battle between Wilkonson and Patterson. Im not at all convinced by Balshaw and think that he may be in for a rough afternoon if targeted by the Scots. Very tight game in store where i think taking Scotland with a 9 point start may be the way to go. I certainly wouldnt touch England at the low prices at where they are currently trading at



Pick : Scotland +9
Odds : 2.00
Stake : 5 / 10
Bookmaker : Bet365
Match Result : 15-9
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