VI NATIONS: WEEK-END IV

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Well, the fact that most expectations were blown away this week-end has made this one of the best of this year’s VI Nations so far. Ireland won against Scotland but only by a whisker of a point; Italy made history again with fabulous performances from Stade’s Italians: Sergio Parisse was even awarded Man of the Match (it might even have been Mauro if he hadn’t been living on the edge ;p); Wales were pushed towards the abyss that is the wooden spoon; England spoilt France’s ‘Grand Chelem’ party; and another terrific performance from David Strettle - behold him in action below! Ah, I can hardly wait for next week-end ..

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