France get their Six Nations defence off to the perfect start in Paris, while England hammer Wales at Twickenham, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.
France vs Ireland (Thursday, 10:10pm)
Simon Borchardt: France by 8
Lindiz van Zilla: France by 12
Dylan Johnson: France 10
Morne Esben: France by 12
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Italy vs Scotland (Saturday, 4:10pm)
Lindiz van Zilla: Scotland by 3
Morne Esben: Scotland by 16
Simon Borchardt: Italy by 3
Dylan Johnson: Scotland by 5
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England vs Wales (Saturday, 6:20pm)
Dylan Johnson: England by 25
Lindiz van Zilla: England by 17
Simon Borchardt: England by 30
Morne Esben: England by 35
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