England Claim Convincing Win, but Jones and Bern See Room for Growth

England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern acknowledged that their team has areas for improvement, despite kicking off their Women's Six Nations campaign with a decisive 33-12 victory over Ireland. The win marked England's 34th consecutive Test victory, with Bern scoring two tries and Amy Cockayne, Jess Breach, and Ellie Kildunne each contributing one. In their first match since winning the World Cup in September, England secured a bonus-point win in front of a record-breaking crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium. However, Jones noted that the team was not at its best, citing nerves at the start of a major campaign following their World Cup success. Jones, who led the team for the first time in the absence of World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, expressed pride in her team's performance, saying they 'found their way' to victory. Bern recognized that with a new combination of players, including several young newcomers, the team was unlikely to perform flawlessly from the start. While celebrating certain aspects of their game, Bern also acknowledged areas that require reflection and improvement, but praised the electric atmosphere in the stadium for helping the team secure the win.