Supercomputer predicts the next round of the Six Nations, including England vs Scotland

Monday, 10 February 2025 at 20:27

byRugby Rucker

With the Six Nations heating up, a supercomputer has crunched the numbers to predict the outcomes of the upcoming fixtures.

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Based on recent form, historical trends, and a touch of algorithmic magic, here’s what to expect in Round 3 according to Sports4Cast.

Wales vs Ireland – Saturday, 22 February (14:15 GMT)

Location: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Supercomputer Prediction: Ireland win (87%)
Predicted Score: Wales 10-35 Ireland

Wales’ Six Nations woes are set to continue, with the supercomputer heavily backing Ireland to claim victory in Cardiff.

Warren Gatland’s side has struggled, having lost to both Scotland and Italy, while Simon Easterby's men are in ruthless form after dispatching England and Scotland. With Grand Slam ambitions still alive, expect Ireland to dominate.

England vs Scotland – Saturday, 22 February (16:45 GMT)

Location: Twickenham, London
Supercomputer Prediction: England win (61%)
Predicted Score: England 23-19 Scotland

The Calcutta Cup always delivers drama, and this clash at Twickenham is expected to be no different. England’s dramatic last-gasp victory over France last time out has boosted confidence, while Scotland will be eager to bounce back after their home defeat to Ireland.

The supercomputer sees this one as a tight contest, but ultimately, England are tipped to edge it in front of their home crowd.

Italy vs France – Sunday, 23 February (15:00 GMT)

Location: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Supercomputer Prediction: France win (80%)
Predicted Score: Italy 12-31 France

Italy’s victory over Wales may have given them some confidence, but the supercomputer predicts a return to reality against France.

Despite their shock defeat to England, Les Bleus remain a formidable side and are expected to overpower the Azzurri in Rome. The visitors will be looking to get their campaign back on track with a convincing win.

Latest Six Nations Results:

Italy 22-15 Wales – A shock win for the Azzurri in Rome
England 26-25 France – A thriller at Twickenham, sealed in the dying moments
Ireland 32-18 Scotland – Irish dominance continues at Murrayfield

SIX NATIONS PREDICTOR:

Eight Players Who Flopped in the Six Nations This Weekend

The second round of the 2025 Six Nations saw Italy defeat Wales 22-15 in Rome, England edge France 26-25 at Twickenham, and Ireland secure a dominant 32-18 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.

Despite the thrilling action, several players underperformed. Here’s a summary of the eight who struggled, with quotes from the key publications.

1. Finn Russell (Scotland)

Rugby Pass 4.5/10: "Lost a couple of high hanging kicks... Forced off after 21 minutes following a head collision."
RUCK 5/10: "Couldn't get his nation ticking in the early stages."
The Scotsman: "Limited impact on the game early on as Ireland took control."

Verdict: Russell was underwhelming, leaving Scotland on the back foot from the start.

2. Jonny Gray (Scotland)

Rugby Pass 5/10: "Struggled to make an impact and was replaced early in the second half."
Planet Rugby 5/10: "A few good moments in the set-piece, but nothing substantial."

Verdict: Gray was largely ineffective and couldn’t contribute to Scotland’s fightback.

3. Antoine Dupont (France)

Rugby Pass 5/10: "Had a few sloppy passes and missed a try-scoring chance."
Mail Online 6/10: "Far from his best but still involved in setting up tries."

Verdict: Dupont’s usual brilliance was lacking, and he struggled with errors that disrupted France’s rhythm.

4. Josh Adams (Wales)

RUCK 3/10: "Butchered two try-scoring opportunities and got a yellow card."
Planet Rugby 4/10: "Missed two huge chances, lucky to escape a red card."
Wales Online 4/10: "Butchered two easy try-scoring chances and received a yellow card."

Verdict: Adams’ poor decision-making and missed opportunities overshadowed his performance.

5. Marcus Smith (England)

RUCK 5/10: "Struggled with decision-making and was inconsistent in attack and defence."
Evening Standard 5/10: "Lucky not to be punished for defensive lapses."
Planet Rugby 4/10: "His kicking woes made things difficult."

Verdict: Smith’s performance was mixed, with missed kicks and defensive mistakes.

6. Henry Thomas (Wales)

Planet Rugby 3/10: "Put under serious pressure in the scrum, conceded multiple penalties."
Wales Online 4/10: "Gave away four scrum penalties and was replaced at halftime."
RUCK 3/10: "Physically outmatched by the Italian pack."

Verdict: Thomas struggled at the scrum, and his performance hurt Wales’ forward dominance.

7. Evan Lloyd (Wales)

Planet Rugby 4/10: "Lineout misfired again and couldn’t help his props."
Wales Online 4/10: "Struggled in the lineout but solid in attack and defence."
RUCK 3/10: "Failed to make an impact at the lineout."

Verdict: Lloyd’s lack of impact in the lineout hurt Wales' set-piece.

8. Luke Cowan-Dickie (England)

Evening Standard 5/10: "Struggled with the lineout, losing three of six."
Rugby Pass 6/10: "Lineout issues disrupted England’s flow."
Express 6/10: "England’s lineout struggled in the first half."

Verdict: Cowan-Dickie’s struggles at the lineout disrupted England's set-piece.

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