first Six Nations game<\/a> without scoring a point since 1998.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFortunately, they were able to secure seven points thanks to an interception and try by flanker Taine Basham which meant they avoided ending that 24-year-old record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the Welsh side turned their fortunes around the following week against a Scotland side who were up for a battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The game went down to the wire in a 20-17 thriller in Cardiff and the home-side came out on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wales supporter, Dave Price, 42, said: \u201cI went to see them against Scotland, and they seemed a far better side at home, the effort from all of the squad was really great to see.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next up, Wales have the injured Taulupe Faletau back in the squad to face old rivals England at Twickenham and they will be hopeful for a win to move up that table.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImage: wru.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nScotland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nScotland sit in fourth place in the Six Nations table after one win and one loss so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In their opening game against England in the Calcutta Cup, Scotland secured a history-making 20-17 win in Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This game had its fair share of drama, which all came to a head when it was deemed that England\u2019s Luke Cowan-Dickie had deliberately knocked on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The referees awarded a penalty try to Scotland, making it 17-17 for the last 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The game was secured when Finn Russell dispatched a penalty in the dying minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In their second fixture, the Scottish side lost out closely in a tight game in Cardiff and this weekend they face an incredibly strong France side at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHogg celebrates a try against Ireland. <\/strong>Credit: Jumpy News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEngland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSo far in the tournament, England have lost one game, won one game and with two bonus points, they sit in second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Losing out in the Calcutta Cup was a bitter pill to swallow first up, however against a weaker Italian side, England ran riot and secured a 33-0 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
England player Harry Randall said: \u201cIt\u2019s awesome to play in the Six Nations and pleasing to keep them to zero. A few frustrations but overall, a good performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next up they face Wales at home and will want to get maximum points against their fierce rivals at Twickenham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
France<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAfter the first two fixtures, pre-tournament favorites France sit in top spot of the Six Nations table and will be looking to continue their winning run against Scotland this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In their opener against Italy, they managed to muster more than 30 points against a struggling Italian team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, in a tough encounter against Ireland in Paris, the home side nudged over the line in a thrilling 30-24 win which has secured their spot at the top of the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Boys in Green sit third in the table after the first two round of fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In their opener, they overcame an out-of-touch Welsh side and showed that they are contenders for the title in a 29-7 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, they were not able to replicate the same performance on their trip to Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next up, the Irish side face Italy and they will be hoping to get back to winning ways and show more of this strength that overcame Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImage: Huw Evans Picture Agency<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nItaly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSo far in the tournament, Italy have struggled against the strength of their opening two opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After losses to two of the world\u2019s best sides in France and England, Italy will be hoping to show why they deserve a place in the tournament against Ireland this Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is not to say the Azzuri have been without any highlights so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In their opening game, they took the lead against France courtesy of a try by Tommaso Menoncello who at 19 became the youngest try scorer at the tournament for 55 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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