England's Jones and Bern Identify Areas for Improvement After Convincing Win
England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern acknowledged that their team still has room for improvement despite a decisive 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 recognized that their performance was not flawless. 'There were always going to be nerves at the start of a major campaign following an incredible World Cup,' Jones said. 'We wanted to play in front of large crowds, and that's exactly what we did today. We found a way to win, which is what winning teams do.' 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 effort. Bern also acknowledged that the new-look side, featuring several young players, was unlikely to perform perfectly from the start. 'We have a new combination of players, and we're still getting used to each other,' Bern said. 'The atmosphere in the stadium was fantastic, and that helped us secure the win.'