The Six Nations title will be decided in the final game of the tournament, with three teams heading into Super Saturday.
However, Scotland were unable to back up a superb performance against France at the World Cup and bowed out of the title race after losing 43-21 to Ireland in Dublin.
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It means Andy Farrell’s side sit top of the table and have to wait and see if France can beat England in Paris on Saturday night.
Any win would be enough for the Roosters to retain the title, while a draw and four bonus points would also be enough, given their huge points difference.
If England succeed, Ireland will be crowned champions.
The winner of the wooden spoon is also yet to be determined, although Wales needed such a huge margin to usurp England that Mathematically extremely unlikely.
If the two teams are tied on points and points difference, The next tiebreaker will be the side with the higher total number of attempts in the tournament.
|
six nations table |
played |
victory |
lottery |
loss |
points difference |
integral |
|
1.Ireland |
5 |
4 |
0 |
1 |
+38 |
18 |
|
2.France |
4 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
+79 |
16 |
|
3.Scotland |
5 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
-1 |
14 |
|
4. Italy |
5 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
-38 |
9 |
|
5.England |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
+4 |
6 |
|
6. Wales |
5 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
-82 |
6 |
Six Nations Super Saturday fixtures
Saturday 14 March: Ireland 42-21 Scotland
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Saturday 14 March: Wales 31-17 Italy
Saturday 14 March: France vs England (8.10pm, Paris)
