1st Feb 2012 | Six Nations
Six Nations Odds: Ireland
With their provinces enjoying success in Europe can Ireland carry that form into the 2012 Six Nations.
Ireland
Best Odds: 9/2 Skybet
World Ranking: 6th
2011 Six Nations: 3rd
Verdict: All the talk surrounds Ireland’s opening game with Wales, as they look to avenge their World Cup quarter-final loss. With such a huge amount of focus on the game, the worry is defeat for Ireland could derail their campaign with trips to Paris and Twickenham still to come. Start with a win and the 7/2 (Skybet) available on a Triple Crown looks tempting.
With three Irish clubs making it into the knockout stages of the Heineken Cup, the international side has come in for strong support, being backed from 6/1 to 9/2 (Skybet) to win the 6 Nations.
Declan Kidney will have to do without talisman Brian O’Driscoll for the tournament but from a betting perspective the opening game at the Aviva Stadium will set the tone.
One to watch: Andrew Trimble
Odds correct at time of publishing: 14:14 1st Feb, 2012 but subject to change
