Ireland´s backline were `spooked´ by England´s effort and attitude | Nick Evans
(The Guardian Sports News)

Home side consistently doubled up on Ireland´s attackers and when it comes to executing a territorial game Eddie Jones´s side are the best in the worldThere was plenty to admire in England´s performance against Ireland but the most impressive aspect was that they looked back to their destructive and dominant best in defence. Manu Tuilagi gives them such a launchpad in attack and he gets them over the gain-line, but it was a victory based on their outstanding effort in defence.First, their decision-making at the breakdown was excellent. Very rarely were they competing at the wrong times and as a result they always seemed to have numbers on their feet. Continue reading...