Why Ireland are favourites to win Six Nations and NOT England - Will Greenwood exclusive
ENGLAND are not favourites to win the Six Nations because they have to play Ireland away from home, according to Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood.
Paddy Jackson's Ireland are favourites for the Six Nations, according to Will Greenw
England are currently on a 16-match unbeaten run inspired by new head coach Eddie Jones, who took over after their disastrous 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign.
They are now just three games away from back-to-back Grand Slams but face Ireland in Dublin on the final day in a game that could end up being a Six Nations decider.
Will Greenwood knows exactly how hard that can be, having been part of the 2001 England side who lost 20-14 at Lansdowne Road – they still won the championship but missed out on a Grand Slam.
"And then Scotland come and they’ve shown how good they can be in these championships so far.
"It’s a super Six Nations that will go down to the wire and Ireland will have every chance of winning going into the final game."
***Will Greenwood, MBE, is a Canterbury Brand Ambassador and was speaking at a Canterbury RFU Player Appearance at Sports Direct Oxford Street***