Bookmakers Slashes Odds On England Victory

Sports betting fans may wish to bet on the Six Nations.

Bookmakers William Hill has been forced to slash odds on an England victory against Wales in the Six Nations this Saturday (February 6th), following a surge in betting.

England have been cut from odds of 8/13 to 8/15 to beat Wales, while Warren Gatland's Welsh team have moved to 8/5 from 5/4.

The tournament kicks off in Ireland as they host Italy at Dublin's Croke Park at 14:30 GMT, before the action gets underway at Twickenham at 17:00.

"There has been a real surge in support for England to beat Wales and we have been forced to shave their price," said Hill's spokesman Rupert Adams.

France are favourites to win the tournament and are available at odds of 9/4, while last year's Grand Slam champions Ireland are second favourites and offered at 5/2.

Meanwhile, England and Wales are joint third favourites at odds of 7/2, Scotland are 16/1 and Italy are 33/1.