Scotland will be pipped to fourth place by Wales in the 2022 Six Nations, a supercomputer has predicted.
Gregor Townsend's men, who began their campaign with a home win against England, are now predicted to finish fifth behind Eddie Jones men and Wales.
France are predicted to win their first Six Nations in a decade and incredibly complete the Grand Slam with five wins out of five.
The supercomputer's predictions make for grim reading for Italy who are tipped to remain winless on their way to the wooden spoon.
According to forecasts by QBE Business Insurance, England is set to beat Wales in their first home match of the 2022 Six Nations.
The QBE Predictor is saying that England has a 62% chance of victory compared to Wales at 36% as well as a 2% chance of a draw.
SUPERCOMPUTER FINAL SIX NATIONS TABLE
#6. Italy
Italy fans during the Rugby World Cup Pool D Match between Italy and Romania at Sandy Park on October 11, 2015 in Exeter, Devon.
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#5. Scotland
#4. Wales
Ross Moriarty of Wales is tackled by George Ford, Captain of England during the Quilter International match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on the 11th August 2019. [Photo: James Fearn/PPAUK].
#3. Ireland
#2. England
Marcus Smith of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
#1. France - Grand Slam
Antoine Dupont of France calls for the mark during the Six Nations Championship match between England and France at Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London on March 13 2021. - PHOTO: Micah Crook/PPAUK
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