It's all about the France game first up. Can't decide if it's a good opener or a horrible one. Proved to be good for Ireland last year, but it could easily have been a different story.
I know it's said every year, but France cannot stay a poor side for too long. Regardless of the politics etc. they have too many good players, too many monsters up front, too many exciting backs to be written off. Unless we play close to our best, or France have a shocker, I can easily see us losing in Paris.
Wouldn't mean it's all over if we do lose because everyone could end up losing at least one match. Bonus points could be vitally important this year! Italy second up is a good fixture to have in that regard. It should allow us to either keep the momentum going, or pick ourselves back up.
