Men’s six nations 2026 predictions
As we look ahead to this years six nations, I lay out my predictions for this years tournament.
I think this years wooden spoon will unfortunately go to Wales, they’re currently in the middle of rebuilding and could be sold onto Osprey’s owners and the Welsh side just haven’t been on top of their game in the past few years.
In fifth place I predict Italy, they get stronger every year but just haven’t quite got the depth that other teams have in their squads. I think they’ll give the other teams a run for their money but will struggle to create results.
In fourth I predict the Ireland side to have a bad campaign. They have been looking strong in the autumn but due to too many injuries I just don’t believe they will be able to deliver against the likes of England and France.
In third place I’ve predicted the Scotland squad to have one of their best performances in recent years. The squad looks strong and has depth and they’re one of the few teams with barely any injuries. I think they could cause upset in both their home games against England and France, but be picked to the post through bonus points.
In second place I predict France, they look strong but with Penaud and Fickou I just don’t know how the younger generation will perform. They have the strong likes of DuPont and Bielle-Bairrey but I think England will come out on top in Paris.
This years winners I predict will be England, they just look so unbelievably strong at the minute, but I don’t believe they will get a grand slam. I think Scotland will be the team to stop them with a home advantage at Murrayfield the England squad have failed to win there in recent years.
Biggest try scorer I believe will be Louis Bielle-Bairrey, he is such a strong player and is breaking records all over. I can’t see anyone going over that line more than this French powerhouse.
Most turnovers I believe will go to Scotland forward Ewan Ashman. He had an unbelievable autumn campaign and he’s a force to be reckoned with in the scrums.
I believe the BKT rising star award will go to Henry Pollock, he had a brilliant lions campaign last summer and goes from strength to strength, he’ll be an important part of the England squad this year.
