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Four must-have forwards for your Women’s Six Nations Fantasy Rugby team this weekend

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We’re heading into Round 3 of the 2021 Women’s Six Nations and there will be plenty of Fantasy Rugby managers keeping tabs on their teams for the final round of pool fixtures of this year’s Championship.

We’re heading into Round 3 of the 2021 Women’s Six Nations and there will be plenty of Fantasy Rugby managers keeping tabs on their teams for the final round of pool fixtures of this year’s Championship.

With the new-look format, the three sides in either pool will face off against each other once, before playing the team in the corresponding position from the opposing pool on Super Saturday Finals Day on April 24th.

That means there is plenty to play for this weekend as the finishing positions are decided, with France travelling to Dublin to decide who win Pool B, while Scotland welcome Italy to Glasgow in what will be a bruising Pool A encounter.

And as ever, there is more on the line than just points on the park, with the Fantasy Rugby players among you keen to keep track of every metre gained and tackle made during the 80 minutes.

If you were having doubts about any of your team, never fear, because we’ve got you sorted with the most exciting forwards to add to your XV ahead of the Round 3 action, and just where the points could be won or lost this weekend.

Emeline Gros – France

When Emeline Gros is on her game there is almost no stopping her, as Wales found out to their cost in Round 1.

The back-rower helped herself to a brace of tries against Warren Abrahams’ side, as Les Bleues got their campaign off to a perfect start with a 53-0 win in Vannes.

And after a week off, Annick Hayraud’s side will be looking to inflict more damage on Ireland when they make the trip to Dublin this Saturday, with Gros likely to be key to unlocking the home defence.

With 106.1 points from her first outing, no forward has as many points as the Montpellier star in the 2021 Championship – and that’s what 11 tackles, 62 metres gained with the ball and four defenders beaten gets you.

Dorothy Wall – Ireland

Coming up against Gros and her teammates will be the imposing figure of Dorothy Wall, with the Irish star impressing in her side’s resounding 45-0 win over Wales in Round 2.

The 20-year-old touched down for the late score that her performance deserved in Cardiff, as she put in a display that was way beyond her years at the Arms Park.

The Munster star recorded a whopping 112 metres forward with the ball in hand, as she single-handedly steamrolled the opposition out of the way on many an occasion.

Six tackles in defence also helped her side repel the Welsh attacks and saw her come within a whisker of reaching three figures in Fantasy Rugby – with a final score of 99.1 for her performance.

Lucia Cammarano – Italy

It may have been a tough day at the office for Italy against England in Round 2, but there were plenty of performances that the Azzurri could be proud of – with one being the display of Lucia Cammarano.

The experienced hooker gave her all in the 67-3 defeat to the Red Roses, putting her body on the line to make 12 crucial tackles – with one being deemed as dominant – while trying to keep her side ticking when they got possession.

The 28-year-old carried the ball for 46 metres and left two would-be tacklers in her wake when she had possession and, given her side will likely have more ball against Scotland this weekend, you can bet your bottom dollar that she’ll be hitting the big numbers this time around.

Emma Wassell – Scotland

As with Cammarano, we didn’t see too much of Emma Wassell’s qualities when Scotland faced England in Round 1, but with more time and space to exploit against Italy, she will be catching the eye throughout.

The 26-year-old has plenty of experience on the highest stage, and will be looking to produce the goods to drive her side to victory this time around and claim the all-important second spot in Pool A.

Despite the defeat to the Red Roses last time out, Wassell still managed to record 56 metres when carrying the ball, and she didn’t shirk on her defensive duties either with nine tackles made during the match in Doncaster.

With so much on the line, teams will look to their big players in times like these, and Wassell has exactly what it takes to step up to the plate and make the difference in Glasgow this weekend.