So the second week of the RBS Six Nations has concluded and fans have now got a greater understanding of who is going to do well this year.
After losing to France in Paris, it would seem that the task of defending their championship once again is too much for Joe Schmidt’s Ireland side whilst it looks like France are going to go head-to-head with England for the title whilst Wales follow up closely behind.
Check out our Team of the Week for the second round of the 2016 Six Nations:
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