The Six Nations is back, and Scotland are out to prove that they belong among the tournament contenders.
Former Scottish lock Jim Hamilton sat down with BoyleSports to preview the campaign, warning the other nations that despite Sione Tuipulotu’s absence, this could finally be Scotland’s year.
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With world-class talent like Finn Russell and Duhan van der Merwe in their ranks, Hamilton believes they have the firepower to shake up the tournament. He also weighed in on the controversial new 20-minute red card rule, as the stage is set for another thrilling Six Nations tournament.
Watch the full Six Nations preview below as Jim Hamilton, Simon Zebo , and Andy Goode discuss the big talking points ahead of this year’s competition. You can also continue reading below for Jim Hamilton’s takes ahead of this year’s tournament.
2025 Six Nations Preview From Jim Hamilton
Why I Like The 20-Minute Red Card
“The 20-minute red card has divided opinion, but I like it. In the World Cup final there was a red card to New Zealand captain Sam Cane and who knows if it would have had an effect on the outcome had he been on the pitch. Then Siya Kolisi gets yellow carded and we’re talking about two inches difference when it comes to a tackle.
“We don’t want to get to a position where there is a Grand Slam decider and there’s a tackle with everyone oohing and aahing over whether it’s a yellow or a red. I think we can go to the 20-minute red and it doesn’t kill the game.”
Red Card Shown In Each Round of Matches – 25/1
This Is Scotland’s Year To Win Six Nations
“Sione Tuipulotu is our best player, he is one of the best players in the world right now and his injury has thrown a big spanner in the works. And on paper, Scotland shouldn’t win the Six Nations with the strength of talent that France, Ireland and dare I say it, England have. We always punch way above our weight.
Scotland's World Class Talent
“But with the profile of this team, Duhan van der Merwe, Darcy Graham, Blair Kinghorn playing in Toulouse, Jonny Gray playing in Bordeaux, it feels like now or never. Add in Glasgow winning the URC and we’ve got winners in the team.
"We’ve got some world class talent in the back line that can score tries. Maybe I say it every year, but it has to be Scotland’s year! If not now, then when?
“Teams need dangermen. The best teams are made up of players who can do something unexpected and Scotland have got that now. Van der Merwe, Darcy Graham and Finn Russell, as we know, can do it. Blair Kinghorn is carving it up at Toulouse now every time he touches the ball. I do believe if it’s going to shift in favour of Scotland, it’s going to be this year.”
Scotland to win Six Nations – 7/1
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