VI NATIONS: WEEK-END III

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Although still on quite a high from yesterday’s Italian victory, I can nevertheless remain objective about the other terrific matches and can say definitely that the better sides won their games this week-end. France, it would seem, are on for the Grand Slam. One good thing from this week-end for England is the arrival of a new centre, oops, sorry: winger, in the form of David Strettle. My, he looks fast and furious. Can’t wait for the next round: England-France!

But more nice things in the press:
“Mirco Bergamasco, who turned 24 on Friday, added: "I couldn't have asked for a better birthday present than this. This is a great victory for us - to have won our first (Six Nations) game away from home is an incredible feeling."” PA

“Also stepping up to the Italian plate were those Bergamasco brothers, Mirco, a fast abrasive centre, and Stade Francais maestro Mauro further enhancing his credentials as a world class performer.” Scotsman

And how this journalist must be eating his words now:
“Italy are being posted as favourites in many quarters for this match, but that’s surely unrealistic. Even if they dominate the scrummage, Scotland have more options to win by other means, and the back-line looks more dangerous.” Fife Courier