(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 06, 2012 ) London, UK -- France are the early bookmakers favourites to win the Six Nations after beating Italy but Wales victory in Ireland means they are not far behind them says free bets website writer David Walker.
Under new boss Philippe Saint-Andre, France got their revenge for a shock defeat against Italy in last year's tournament with a comfortable 30-12 victory.
England recorded their first victory at Murrayfield in eight years when they narrowly defeated Scotland 13-6.
Scotland were wasteful and even though two Dan Park kicks gave the home nation a 6-3 half-time lead, a try by Charlie Hodgson which was converted and late penalty sealed the win.
Sunday saw an epic encounter between Ireland and Wales with the away side snatching victory in the dying moments.
The lead changed hands five times in a ding-dong battle and a Rory Best try gave Ireland a 5-3 half-time advantage.
Tommy Bowe looked to have secured victory for Ireland when he put them 21-15 ahead but a George North try pulled Wales back to a single point behind. A last-gasp penalty from Leigh Halfpenny gave the Welsh a 23-21 victory.
“It is still very early days in the Six Nations but Wales undoubtedly got the result of the weekend”, said Walker, “winning in Ireland is no easy achievement”.
“Both France and England won their matches as expected and the French are the early tournament favourites."
"However, due to Wales hosting France in the final round of matches, it is them who are the favourites in the Grand Slam winner market” added Walker.
A full Six Nations betting review can be found at FreeBetSite.com, where Walker discusses the matches and provides predictions and odds for the Six Nations winner, Grand Slam and Triple Crown markets.
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