2008 Six Nations Betting Preview: Week Two

The 2008 Six Nations got off to an explosive start last weekend when Wales astonished the sporting world by pulling off one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history. The Welsh turned around a poor first half performance to smash England with two tries in the second half.

Anyone who bet on winning margins or try scorers with Paddy Power will have been laughing all the way to the bank, as the team leading at half-time conceded their lead providing Paddy Power punters with refunds on losing bets.

With two other good matches in week one, including a masterful French performance and a close shave for Ireland, week two of the Six Nations promises to deliver more great rugby and exciting 2008 Six Nations betting opportunities.

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Scotland vs. Wales: Saturday 2pm, Millennium Stadium - Cardiff
The first game of the weekend will see Scotland take on Wales at the Millennium Stadium. Although Wales will be on a high following their victory over the old enemy, Scotland will put up a ferocious fight to avoid premature relegation to the ranks of Six Nations has-beens.

In the 2008 Six Nations betting markets Wales are favourites to win the game, but with Ladbrokes pricing Scotland at 11/4 odds, the Scots are clearly not out of the running.

Ireland vs. France: Saturday 5pm, Stade de France – Paris
The second game of the weekend promises to be a titanic battle, as Ireland will throw everything they have against the mercurial French team. With Vincent Clerc in devastating form, the Ireland defence will need to be as impenetrable as the Maginot Line. To further complicate matters for the Irish, they have lost one of the best players in their arsenal, Gordon D’Arcy, to a broken arm.

France are clear favourites to win the match at 1/6 odds. However Ireland are surely better than the 7/2 price slapped on them by William Hill. This may be a game to bet on winning margins rather than an outright winner.

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England vs. Italy: Sunday 3:30, Stadio Flaminio – Rome
A bruised England will be looking to overpower Italy at home, and restore some pride to their 6 Nations campaign. With England almost certain to go in search of a bonus point, the Italians will have to play out of their skins to avoid a humiliation in front of their home crowd.

Nick Mallet’s Italians are already favourites to win the wooden spoon at 1/2 odds in the Bet365 Six Nations betting tables. Italy have been priced at 11/2 to claim their first 6 Nations win against England on Sunday whilst England’s chances have been priced at 8/15 by Bet365.