France Hungry for a Win
Sports bettors are eagerly awaiting the bitter Six Nations rugby clash between France and Wales on February 27th, with home team France expected to put in a passionate battle for the win they desperately need to stay in the running for the title.
France have been displaying a raw and gritty game of late, offering Wales a sturdy competition when they meet at the Stade de France for what promises to be an exhilarating night for rugby bettors.
With both teams in fine fettle after their recent wins, the main championship competitors for the last five years will be exhibiting a traditional show of rivalry as they both look to galvanise tournament success.
At their last meeting, Wales beat France 29-12 at the Millennium Stadium - a match that clinched them their Grand Slam title and the Championship. They previously won the Grand Slam in 2005 but, in between, France have secured the championship twice and claimed the Grand Slam in 2004.
After beating a spirited England 23-15 in their last Six Nations game, Warren Gatland will be confident his team is now back to its best with the resurgence of several key players.
Rugby spread bettors will already have noted the announcement of powerhouse centre Jamie Roberts' return after overcoming a shoulder problem, along with winger Shane Williams from his ankle injury. Centre Gavin Henson is also expected back from a calf crisis, with Wales fans hoping he'll be making headlines for game performance rather than his continued off-pitch antics.
Captain Ryan Jones, strong contender to skipper the Lions in South Africa this summer, has seen the Ospreys into the last eight of the Heineken Cup. His team consists of a strong collection of names for rugby bettors to back � including World Player of the Year 2008, Shane Williams.
France are certain to offer their opponents strong competition, however. A decade after they suffered their biggest defeat against Wales in 1998, they will be vying for a morale-boosting triumph to stay in the Championship.
Arguably, since Marc Lieveremont's takeover, Les Bleus are proving to be something of an enigma � with an erratic selection format and inconsistence performances on the pitch. Sebastian 'Seabass' Chabal poses the real problem for Wales, with his ruthless shows in the scrum promising to ruffle a few feathers. But sports bettors will be left wondering whether this is enough to inspire a victorious home win.
While Wales are clearly the favourite for Six Nations betting, France look set to pose a realistic threat. They undoubtedly have the strength, speed and agility to beat their opponent, but will have to play united as a team to overcome power of the Scarlets, who will be determined to defend their Grand Slam title.
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