Early Week 2 Handicaps

Wales v Scotland - Wales (-9) Boylesports and Bet365 - Also at -10 with some of the online firms.

France v Ireland - France (-5) Boylesports - Also at -6 with some of the online firms.

Italy v England - Italy (+12) Boylesports - Also at -13 with some of the online firms.

All at 1.90, remember Boylesports went to evens last week closer to game day so hold out for those if your making a late pick.

Thoughts: All quite close to my handicap forecasts. 9 on Wales seems a little high, although they did look like they could score some tries against England whereas Scotland look like they will rely on Chris Paterson's boot for the competition. I don't see this line moving too much before kick off, maybe some action on Scotland will bring it in a bit closer. France are getting 5 points on Ireland which is probably about right, could be some line movement if a lot of action comes in on this one. England need to score to beat 12 points to cover against Italy and that game will see the most analysis this week I think and is the one were we are likely to see the most interesting line moves.