ENGLAND fans left Dublin last night dreaming of Six Nation success – and even World Cup glory – as Eddie Jones’ men buried Ireland in their own Aviva Stadium fortress.
Ireland had been installed as hot favourites for the Championship having risen to the status of No2 team in the world after beating the All Blacks.
Yet they were made to look second class in this 32-20 defeat.
Manu Tuilagi made his first start in the Six Nations since 2013.
Jonny May scored England’s first try inside 90 seconds and England ran out comfortable winners with further tries by Henry Slade (...
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