We’re just over midway point of the 2022 Six Nations, meaning now is a good time to reflect on the first half of the campaign and dish out some grades.
From teams starting fast and floundering to others building momentum slowly, it has been a crazy first half of the 2022 Six Nations.
Riveting? Yes. Fun? Absolutely. Predictable? Anything but.
#6. Italy - E
An awful tournament so far with captain Michele Lamaro's leadership and performances being the only reason they didn't get an F.
#5. Scotland - D
A very poor year so far for the Scots. Despite a positive Autumn and a stuttering win against England in round one, Gregor Townsend's side are struggling to play their usually attractive brand of rugby with senior players Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg underperforming while Jonny Gray and Jamie Ritchie are out injured. With Italy still to come, could they go from contenders to the wooden spoon? It's Scotland so you never know.
#4. England - D
Just so many issues to sort out. So many. Marcus Smith has won so many points for them and they look unorganized, disjointed and unable to control games. England were supposed to be battling for the Six Nations title, not trying to be underwhelming underdogs.
#3. Wales - C
After losing Alun Wyn Jones, George North and many more players to injury, people believed Wayne Pivac's side would be in contention for the wooden spoon. They’ve actually done okay after the hiding their got in Ireland, bouncing back with a win against Scotland before being unfortunate losers against England at Twickenham after outscoring the hosts on tries by three to one..
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#2. Ireland - B
Andy Farrell's side have been excellent so fae and should be more than one point ahead of England.
#1. France - A*
The men in blue are threatening to runaway with the title as they aim to secure a first Grand Slam in over a decade. Sme players have struggled to settle but Fabien Galthie's men are clicking through the gears and World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont is back to his best.
EDITORS PICKS:
- BREAKING: Another England star forced to withdraw
- Scotland star Duhan van de Merwe ruled out
- Lawrence Dallaglio slams Eddie Jones, picks his England XV
- Italy star handed big ban with Ireland star going unpunished
- George Ford and Joe Marler request release from England squad
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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