I'M not that keen on tipping the rugby but having read some previews it looks like Scotland have a decent chance of beating England in Saturday's opener.
The Scots haven't lost to England at home since 2004 and have a more experienced side than their rivals who have made massive changes to their squad.
England are 4-1 with Paddy Power to bounce back from their World Cup woes by winning the crown but World Cup finalists France are 6-4 favourites and 4-1 to complete the Grand Slam.
Wales, despite their injury problems, are 3-1 second favourites to lift the trophy and Ireland the same price as England.
With France such hot favourites Paddy Power are offering 8-15 on any other team winning the championship while the betting without France shows how close the other nations are with Wales at 7-4 and England and Ireland both at 15-8 to be the best team without our Gallic cousins.
England winger Chris Ashton is the 8-1 joint favourite with France’s Vincent Clerc to be the tournament’s top try scorer.
The Scotland v England opener can be expected to give Stuart Lancaster a baptism of fire in his first game in charge but with no Chris Paterson to kick the goals for Andy Robinson’s men England are 8-13 to start the new era with a win.
Scotland are 13-8 and I'll be on them at 10-11 plus three points.
Resident football tipster at Scotland's most read newspaper, the Daily Record, for over 20 years and proud host of one the best betting communities on the web with daily betting tips.
