PAUL REES

Seldom can a victory plundered with the last kick of the match have been so richly deserved. England, so haphazard and error-riddled in Scotland two weeks before, confronted the runaway leaders of the Six Nations head on and dented more than Ireland’s pride.
Key to the victory was the aggression England showed at forward with the ball in hand. Ben Earl had been their carrier-in-chief in the opening three rounds, and while the No.8 covered more than 100 metres in possession, 40 per cent more than the 14 forwards Ireland deployed, this time he was supported by Jamie George, Ollie ...