How England and Scotland can still win the 2025 Six Nations
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France, England, and Ireland are all in the hunt for Six Nations glory on a dramatic final day. With multiple scenarios in play, here's what each team needs to do to be crowned champions.
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Scotland – The Ultimate Wild Card
A long shot, but not mathematically impossible.
BP win over France + surpass them on points difference.
England lose to Wales but pick up a BP, with Scotland edging them on points difference.
Ireland slip up against Italy, allowing Scotland to leapfrog them.
If Scotland finish on 16 points, it's all down to the calculator.
Ireland – Hoping for Chaos
Ireland need results to go their way, but it's not impossible.
BP win over Italy + France & England fail to win: Ireland snatch the title with 20 points.
Win without a BP + France & England both lose: Ireland sneak in with 18 points.
Draw or two-BP loss: If France and England both lose, Ireland could still edge it on points difference.
England – Waiting for a French Stumble
Steve Borthwick's men must take care of business against Wales and hope France slip up.
BP win over Wales + France lose/draw: England leapfrog to the title with 20 points.
Win without a BP + France fail to win: England take it with 19 points.
Draw or lose narrowly: A BP draw or two BPs in a loss could still be enough if France and Ireland both lose.
Points difference: If level with France, England must have the superior margin.
France – The Favourites, But Not Home Yet
France lead the pack and have the most direct path to the title.
Win with a bonus point: A BP victory over Scotland seals the championship with 21 points.
Win without a BP: They'll still take the title with 20 points—unless England secure a BP win.
Draw with a BP: Still enough if England and Ireland don't overtake them.
Lose but collect two BPs: France can still win if England and Ireland both lose without bonuses.
Points difference: If they finish level with England or Ireland, it could come down to the scoreboard.
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Three players Borthwick must change despite smashing Italy – who should replace them
Here are three changes England must make for their final Six Nations clash.
#1. Ellis Genge
Planet Rugby: “Again, didn't get to do much scrummaging but on the whole was fine. Carried hard when given the chance and got about in defence.”
Telegraph: “Probably his quietest performance of the Championship so far. Won an early scrum penalty but then got pinged for sealing off right in front of the posts.”
Mail Online: Warned for protesting with referee in the first half after being penalised for sealing off. Added a couple of trademark carries in attack.
Evening Standard: “Warned by the referee for his reaction to giving away a contentious late first-half penalty as he had too much to say for himself. Not his best day otherwise but useful in the loose.”
Replacement: Fin Baxter
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