England Claim Convincing Win, but Jones and Bern Identify Areas for Improvement

England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern acknowledged that there is still room for growth despite their team's resounding 33-12 victory over Ireland in the Women's Six Nations. 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. Although the team secured a bonus-point win in front of a record-breaking crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium, Jones conceded that their performance was not flawless. 'Given the nerves associated with starting a major campaign after a remarkable World Cup, I think we did well to find our footing,' Jones said. 'Playing in front of large crowds is what we wanted, and I'm proud of how the team responded.' With several key players, including World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, absent due to pregnancy, Jones led the team for the first time. Bern noted that the new-look side, featuring several young players, was always unlikely to gel immediately. 'We have a fresh combination of players, and we knew it wouldn't be perfect from the start,' Bern said. 'While there were aspects to celebrate, there are also areas that require reflection. However, the electric atmosphere in the stadium was a significant factor in our success.'