Blog changes, 6N predictions and more

First, if you actually visit the blog (you do actually look at it don't you?) you will see some new gadgets on the side from LocateTV.com. They should update automatically to show you the next live rugby on TV, the next Rugby Club and the next French Rugby on Eurosport.

Six Nations: Assuming they play like they did in November:

Wales

France

Ireland

Scotland

England

Italy

Of course these things are not set in stone - injuries and the like might change the teams, England might suddenly wake up and start playing, who knows what Lievremont will do with the French... but that's my guess.

Over on Planet Rugby they ran a team of November. I don't propose to do that, but it was interesting to note that Lee Byrne and Shane Williams forced their way in to the top 15. I'm not 100% sure of this... but I certainly agree they should have been in the mix. Andy Powell just missed out, but was in the mix too - bright times for Wales!

Finally, we all know rugby is a team sport. However, the Baa-baas v Australia really highlighted that. On one side you have George Smith, one of the four greatest fetchers in rugby. On the other side you have Ritchie McCaw and Shalk Burger, both also in the top 4 (Martyn Williams being the other one). Who wins the battle of the breakdown? Well actually that varied, but who won the war? Smith outplayed the other two because he had a side that reacted well, they didn't and they didn't really work well with each other. I'm sure given time they could learn to, but they really didn't do that well together without the practise. Frightening thought really.