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Six Nations - Let the games commence
DAVID NICHOLSON looks at the chances of each nation as the tournament kicks off today

THE waiting is almost over, the fireworks are primed to burst over the grounds, bets have been laid and boasts given for which team is going to be the 2018 Six Nations champions.

At least until the final match of the opening round tomorrow each sides’ fans can dream of a Grand Slam.

But are the fans being short-changed this year? 

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