RugbyRebels

Am feeling a little more optimistic after the Ospreys and Scarlets wins. Obviously anything less than a 20 point defeat in Paris would be a surprise, and I think they will get steamrollered again by the Irish, but there may be a win or two this year. It’s a better squad than last year, at least.

Losing by a mere two scores with a combative performance would be a result. A win would be a miracle.

I think last year was a real nadir but we really need something to suggest we can be competitive this season and win a game and look like we might win some of the others.

Ireland and France are in a different league at the moment.

Your chances have improved!
Damian Penaud has injured a toe and won’t be in the French team on Friday evening.