Guinness Six Nations 2025 – Round 3 | Who’s playing, where to watch and latest predictions

Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations 2025 has arrived, promising another exciting weekend of top-tier rugby. Discover the matchups, where to watch, and the latest predictions!

Match Details

What: Wales vs. Ireland

Where: Principality Stadium, Cardiff

When: Saturday 22nd February, 14:15

How to Watch: BBC1

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With Warren Gatland stepping down, the responsibility now falls to Matt Sherratt to steer Wales through a challenging period—starting with a daunting test against Ireland. However, rather than focusing solely on securing an unlikely victory, his priority must be ensuring Wales avoid a heavy defeat.

Against a ruthless Irish side, staying competitive for as long as possible is crucial. If Wales allow the visitors to build momentum early, the scoreboard could get ugly—potentially worse than their opening-round loss to France. A lopsided result in Cardiff would be a crushing blow for this squad, making pride a key motivator in this fixture.

Anything other than an Irish win would be a major shock, but for Wales, this is about resilience. They must capitalize on scoring opportunities—something Scotland failed to do in round two—to prevent the prospect of conceding 40 or 50 points on home soil. While an Irish victory seems inevitable, if Wales can keep the contest competitive, they can at least walk away with some respect intact.

Prediction

Team Lineups

Wales Squad

15. Blair Murray, 14. Tom Rogers, 13. Max Llewellyn, 12. Ben Thomas, 11. Ellis Mee, 10. Gareth Anscombe, 9. Tomos Williams;
1. Nicky Smith, 2. Elliot Dee, 3. WillGriff John, 4. Will Rowlands, 5. Dafydd Jenkins, 6. Jac Morgan (captain), 7. Tommy Reffell, 8. Taulupe Faletau

Replacements: 16. Evan Lloyd, 17. Gareth Thomas, 18. Henry Thomas, 19. Teddy Williams, 20. Aaron Wainwright, 21. Rhodri Williams, 22. Jarrod Evans, 23. Joe Roberts

Ireland Squad

15. Jamie Osborne, 14. Mack Hansen, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Robbie Henshaw, 11. James Lowe, 10. Sam Prendergast, 9. Jamison Gibson-Park;
1. Andrew Porter, 2. Dan Sheehan (captain), 3. Thomas Clarkson, 4. Joe McCarthy, 5. Tadhg Beirne, 6. Peter O’Mahony, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Jack Conan

Replacements: 16. Gus McCarthy, 17. Jack Boyle, 18. Finlay Bealham, 19. James Ryan, 20. Cian Prendergast, 21. Conor Murray, 22. Jack Crowley, 23. Bundee Aki

Recent Head-to-Head Results

24.02.24 | Ireland 31 – 7 Wales

04.02.23 | Wales 10 – 34 Ireland

05.02.22 | Ireland 29 – 7 Wales

07.02.21 | Wales 21 – 16 Ireland

13.11.20 | Ireland 32 – 9 Wales

Match Details

What: England vs. Scotland

Where: Twickenham Stadium, London

When: Saturday 22nd February, 16:45

How to Watch: ITV1

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Recent history in this fixture leans heavily in Scotland’s favor, and right now, they are undoubtedly the stronger side. However, Twickenham serves as a great leveller for England, and their impressive victory over France in round two arguably gives them the edge heading into this clash. With four consecutive Calcutta Cup defeats to their name, England will be eager to break the streak and reclaim bragging rights.

For Scotland, this match is about more than just the rivalry—it’s about proving their progress under Gregor Townsend isn’t stalling. After a tough loss to Ireland, they need a statement win to reinforce their credentials. Finn Russell’s availability remains uncertain, but Scotland’s squad depth has improved significantly. If given the chance, Tom Jordan could seize this grand stage and announce himself at the highest level.

If Ireland holds a psychological edge over Scotland, why shouldn’t Scotland have the same over England? A fifth consecutive Calcutta Cup victory would be an unprecedented achievement—history is within their grasp.

Prediction

Team Lineups

England Squad

Marcus Smith, Tommy Freeman, Ollie Lawrence, Henry Slade, Ollie Sleightholme, Fin Smith, Alex Mitchell;
Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Stuart, Maro Itoje (c), Ollie Chessum, Tom Curry, Ben Earl, Tom Willis

Replacements: Jamie George, Fin Baxter, Joe Heyes, George Hill, Chandler Cunningham-South, Ben Curry, Harry Randall, Elliot Daly

Scotland Squad

Blair Kinghorn, Kyle Rowe, Huw Jones, Tom Jordan, Duhan van der Merwe, Finn Russell (co-c), Ben White;
Pierre Schoeman, Dave Cherry, Zander Fagerson, Richie Gray, Grant Gilchrist, Jamie Ritchie, Rory Darge (co-c), Jack Dempsey

Replacements: Ewan Ashman, Rory Sutherland, Elliot Hurd, Sam Skinner, Matt Fagerson, Ali Dobie, Stafford McDowall

Recent Head-to-Head Results

24.02.24 | Scotland 30 – 21 England

04.02.23 | England 23 – 29 Scotland

05.02.22 | Scotland 20 – 17 England

06.02.21 | England 6 – 11 Scotland

08.02.20 | Scotland 6 – 13 England

Match Details

What: Italy vs. France

Where: Stadio Olimpico, Rome

When:Sunday 23rd February, 15:00

How to Watch: ITV1

Preview

Not long ago, predicting the outcome of an Italy match was straightforward, but things have changed. The Azzurri have made significant strides in the past two to three years, and with home advantage, they can now compete with most teams on the global stage.

However, France’s defeat to England in round two might be the worst possible scenario for Italy. The French had plenty of chances to win that game but were undone by repeated handling errors. Now, they arrive in Rome with a point to prove, eager to silence their critics. Had they beaten England, there might have been a risk of complacency creeping in—but that won’t be the case this time.

Prediction: France to Win by 15-20 Points

Italy should provide a stern challenge, particularly in the first half, but France’s firepower and individual brilliance are likely to make the difference. Expect the Azzurri to stay competitive early on, but as the game progresses and fresh legs come off the bench, the gap in quality should become evident. While Italy continues to improve, this encounter may prove just out of reach.

Prediction

Team Lineups

(Team lineups will be released closer to the match)

Recent Head-to-Head Results

25.02.24 | France 13 – 13 Italy

06.10.23 | France 60 – 7 Italy

05.02.23 | Italy 24 – 29 France

06.02.22 | France 37 – 10 Italy

06.02.21 | Italy 10 – 50 France

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