Champions keep dream of a second Slam alive

By GEORGE LAWRENCE

Threat: Theo Dan tries to break

Decisive: Max O’Reilly scores Ireland’s fifth try as England’s George Barton closes in
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ENGLAND head coach Alan Dickens blamed a lack of game management as his side crashed to defeat against reigning champions Ireland at Franklin’s Gardens.
Both sides were unbeaten heading into the clash, but it was Noel McNamara’s side who emerged victorious to make it three wins from three and claim the Triple Crown.
England drew first blood in Northampton through George Hammond, but the visitors ...

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