Can Scotland win the Six Nations? Full permutations as Scots take on Ireland

SCOTLAND have successfully restored pride in their rugby team with some impressive performances in their opening Six Nations matches.

The Scots secured a first win at Twickenham since 1983 in their opening game before battling valiantly with 14 men to a one-point defeat against Wales.

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Scotland beat England at Twickenham for the first time since 1983[/caption]

But does that put them in a position to win a first title since the Five Nations in 1999?

Can Scotland still win the Six Nations?

• Scotland CAN still win the Six Nations, however they will need to win all three of their remaining matches.
• The Scots face Ireland at home, followed by Italy at home and finally France away.
• Should Wales pick up two points or more against France, Scotland will be unable to win the Six Nations regardless of their results.
• But if Scotland win all of their remaining matches with a bonus point and Wales are beaten in Paris without picking up any bonus points, they will lift the trophy.
• At a minimum, Scotland have to win two of their matches with a bonus point which, coupled with a third win, would match Wales’ current tally of 19 points.
• A bonus point is obtained when a team scores four tries or more in a match or when a losing team is beaten by no more than seven points.

Which other teams can win the Six Nations?

• Wales and France are the other teams that can win the Six Nations.
• Wales must pick up two points (either via a win, a draw, or a defeat with two losing bonus points) to lift the trophy regardless of other teams’ results.
• France can be sure of the title if they beat Wales and Scotland at home with a bonus point in both matches, providing Wales do not obtain any bonus points.
• Should two or more teams finish level on points, points difference in matches will decide the fate of the title.