NFLNBAMLBNHLWNBASoccerGolf
Featured Video
They Control the NBA This Summer ✍️
CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 15: Taulupe Faletau of Wales in action during the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland at Millennium Stadium on March 15, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 15: Taulupe Faletau of Wales in action during the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and Scotland at Millennium Stadium on March 15, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Six Nations 2015: Live Stream Info, TV Schedule, Table, Final Round 2 Prediction

Gianni VerschuerenFeb 14, 2015

Scotland and Wales are both looking for their first 2015 Six Nations win going into Sunday's clash at Murrayfield, but while both teams lost their opening matches against France and England, respectively, the hosts should have the momentum when they take to the pitch at 3 p.m. GMT.

Wales gave up a lead against a banged-up English squad most observers expected to struggle out of the gate, while the Scots gave a good impression in Paris, as it seems Vern Cotter has the team on the right track heading toward the World Cup.

England smashed Italy 47-17 on Saturday and defending champions Ireland kept France in check for an 18-11 win. With both teams already on four points, neither of Sunday's contestants can afford another loss if they harbour any hopes of winning this year's Six nations. The full schedule for Round 2:

TOP NEWS

Colts Jaguars Football
With Jayson Tatum sidelined, Celtics' fourth-quarter comeback falls short in Game 7 loss to 76ers
Saturday, Feb. 142:30 p.m. GMT/9:30 a.m. ETEngland47-17Italy
Saturday, Feb. 145 p.m. GMT/12 p.m. ETIreland18-11France
Sunday, Feb. 153 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ETScotlandvs.Wales

Here's how the current standings look:

1England22006833+3584
2Ireland22004414+3024
3France21012626012
4Wales10011621−510
5Scotland1001815−710
6Italy20022073−5330

Viewing information for Sunday's clash between Scotland and Wales:

Date: Sunday, Feb. 15

Time: 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET

TV Info: BBC1 (UK), beIN Sports (US)

Live Stream: BBC iPlayerbeIN Sports Connect

Preview

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 07:  Stuart Hogg of Scotland is tackled just short of the try line during the RBS Six Nations match between France and Scotland at Stade de France on February 7, 2015 in Paris, France.  (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big story going into Sunday's clash is the absence of George North, who twice got knocked in the head against England. He joins Samson Lee on the list of absentees, via BBC Sport.

Scotland enter the match coming off a solid performance against France in Paris, where penalties ultimately made the difference. The Scots turned the ball over too often and committed fatal mental errors, but those are only to be expected from a team in transition.

Cotter took charge of the team after last year's Six Nations but knows all too well his squad suffered an embarrassing 51-3 loss in Cardiff to end that tournament. As shared by Guardian sport, Cotter is using that result as motivation for the clash at Murrayfield:

He's certainly looking forward to the match, per WalesOnline Rugby:

The visitors built a healthy lead against England in Round 1 but fell victim to a series of mistakes, allowing a squad lacking several key members to fight its way back into the match. The kicking game was awful, giving Mike Brown acres of space to run the ball back.

Scotland's Stuart Hogg has much of the same qualities as Brown but don't expect the visitors to change their tactics. Instead, it will be up to Dan Biggar and Leigh Halfpenny to simply be better with their kicks, or at the very least put more hang-time on them.

Wales got abused by England in the scrum, and while the Scots don't possess the same quality to make the difference there, Cotter is still planning to target it. Per BBC Sport, assistant coach Neil Jenkins believes his squad is up to the challenge:

Scotland's main issue might be the pressure Jenkins refers to. Wales were supposed to be contenders for this year's title—Scotland are building a squad with an eye on the World Cup, and it's too early in the process for them to be consistently good.

Despite the loss against France, people are expecting fireworks at Murrayfield, and consecutive losses to start the Six Nations would have a big impact on the team's confidence, even if it seemed a likely scenario two weeks ago.

CARDIFF, WALES - FEBRUARY 06:  Wales player Leigh Halfpenny kicks a penalty during the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and England at Millenium Stadium on February 6, 2015 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Halfpenny is one of the world's best at converting penalties, and the Scots gave away plenty in Paris. Expect an entertaining match where the Welsh experience ultimately makes the difference, and Halfpenny decides the final outcome with several swings of his right leg.

Final Prediction: Scotland 10-15 Wales

They Control the NBA This Summer ✍️

TOP NEWS

Colts Jaguars Football
With Jayson Tatum sidelined, Celtics' fourth-quarter comeback falls short in Game 7 loss to 76ers
DENVER NUGGETS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS, NBA
Fox's "Special Forces" Red Carpet

TRENDING ON B/R