Mike Brown predicts Six Nations table with 'hopeless' Scotland in fifth
Rugby NewsSunday, 29 January 2023 at 20:04
England legend Mike Brown picked between Scotland and Italy for the wooden spoon and tippedEngland to have an average tournament.
The fullback, who recently joined Leicester Tigers on trial, tried to forecast the final standings for the 2023 Six Nations in his column for the Mail Online.
France, the reigning champions, and Ireland, the top-ranked team globally, are strong contenders, but the tournament is known for unexpected results.
Mike Brown's predicted Six Nations table:
#6. Italy
Brown wrote: "Their final game in Edinburgh could be the wooden spoon decider, but Scotland will have the home advantage,"
Brown's player to watch: Ange Capuozzo
#5. Scotland
Brown wrote: "They can have a world of a game and then be hopeless the following week,"
Brown's player to watch: Ruaridh McConnochie
#4. Wales
Brown wrote: "They've got an ageing squad but I don't necessarily see that as a problem,"
Brown's player to watch: Jac Morgan
#3. England
Brown wrote: "I expect them to come in re-energised and full of enthusiasm, like you always see when sports team has a change at the top."
Brown's player to watch: Cadan Murley
Try Celebrations for Cadan Murley of Harlequins as he goes over for a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Exeter Chiefs and Harlequins at Sandy Park on 25th September 2022. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#2. France
Brown wrote: "They've got such big ball carriers who are hard to stop and X-factor guys who thrive off that gain-line ball,"
Brown's player to watch: Yoram Moefana
#1. Ireland
Brown wrote: "If Johnny Sexton stays fit then they are the team to beat."
Brown's player to watch: Tadhg Beirne
Munster player Tadhg Beirne during the European Champions Cup Match between Wasps and Munster at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on December 12th - PHOTO: Steve Bond/PPAUK
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