{"id":31046,"date":"2019-01-29T14:30:10","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T14:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=31046"},"modified":"2019-01-29T14:30:10","modified_gmt":"2019-01-29T14:30:10","slug":"womens-six-nations-2019-team-by-team-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2019\/01\/29\/womens-six-nations-2019-team-by-team-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Women&#039;s Six Nations 2019: Team-by-team preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ENGLAND\u00a0will be looking to execute the perfect start in their bid to regain the trophy from holders France, as this year\u2019s\u00a0Women\u2019s\u00a0Six Nations kicks off in Dublin\u00a0on Friday.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nThe competition this year\u00a0is set to\u00a0be as tense as ever and with a young Welsh side buoyed by a strong performance in the Autumn, upsets are on the cards throughout the\u00a0tournament.<br \/>\nHere\u2019s the low down on the teams ahead of the opening weekend.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bs_ABa_gOG3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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France, who have only just recently competed in the world 7s series in Sydney, will be without several key players for the clash on Saturday against Wales which could prove their downfall. A lack of game time could ruin momentum and\u00a0allow Wales to make their mark in Montpellier.\u00a0 However, their very fast and impressive back three could prove the difference on the weekend and throughout the tournament.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nEngland (World Ranking 2)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nEngland enter the tournament hopeful, despite losing to France last year in what proved to be the decider. Much will be made of the fact that they are the only full professional XV side in the tournament.\u00a0However, head coach Simon Middleton has been keen to play down the effect saying the Red Roses will feel the fruits of the extra time, effort and money being put into the squad over the next two years. A very creative team led by super fly half Katy Daley-Mclean England will be looking to inflict defeat over Ireland this Friday \u2013 something they\u2019ll hope to keep doing throughout the tournament.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nWales (World Ranking 9)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nAccording to head coach, Rowland Phillips, Wales will approach France with a \u201cno fear\u201d attitude. Their young side performed well in the Autumn competing with Canada and beating Hong Kong and South Africa. Wales will want to cause an upset this weekend. &#8220;We came out of the autumn having moved our game on a bit. Our conditioning levels improved and on the whole, everything was just better,&#8221; said Phillips. Despite away trips to France and Italy early on, Wales will give a good account of themselves by the time they face England at the Arms Park in round three.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nItaly (World Ranking 7)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nThe Italians have some winnable home fixtures this tournament as they host Wales and Ireland. Before that, they will travel to Glasgow for a crucial clash against Scotland. Last time they faced Scotland in the Autumn they won 38-0, and if they beat the Scots there is a real chance of a third-place finish for the Italians.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nScotland (World Ranking 11)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nThe lowest-ranked side going into the tournament, Scotland performed admirably in the Autumn but lost their warm-up match against Spain 21-10 earlier this month. Their second-round match against Ireland at home could be a springboard for momentum in the tournament.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nIreland (World Ranking 10)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nPlacing third last year Ireland face a tough task in their opening game hosting England. But the Irish will be confident and want to build on a successful campaign last year. Team selection indicates that Ireland are looking to blood younger players this championship \u2013 possibly offering test match experience to those newer additions to the squad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ENGLAND\u00a0will be looking to execute the perfect start in their bid to regain the trophy from holders France, as this year\u2019s\u00a0Women\u2019s\u00a0Six Nations kicks off in Dublin\u00a0on Friday.\u00a0\u00a0 The competition this year\u00a0is set to\u00a0be as tense as ever and with a young Welsh side buoyed by a strong performance in the Autumn, upsets are on the cards throughout the\u00a0tournament. Here\u2019s the low down on the teams ahead of the opening weekend. 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