Paul Rees sees problems ahead for England and Wales as France and Ireland set the agenda

After two international windows this year, the two hemispheres cannot be separated.
The 15 matches between the Six Nations and Rugby Championship countries this autumn produced seven wins for each with England drawing with New Zealand. In the summer, the four series in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina ended with the north and the south each winning two 2-1, leaving them tied at 6-6.
Discount Ireland and France and the victories are 12-7 in favour of the southern hemisphere. They won s...