England's Jones and Bern Seek Improvement Following Convincing Win

Despite securing a 33-12 victory over Ireland in their Women's Six Nations opener, England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern acknowledged that there is still room for improvement. The world champions, who extended their winning streak to 34 Tests, were led by Jones for the first time, with Zoe Stratford absent due to pregnancy. Two tries from Bern and one each from Amy Cockayne, Jess Breach, and Ellie Kildunne sealed a bonus-point win in front of a record crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium. Jones attributed the team's performance to nerves following their World Cup win, saying, 'We found our way, and that's what a winning team does.' Bern also recognized the challenges posed by a new-look side, stating, 'We've got a new combination of players, and we've got a lot of youngsters in. We knew it wasn't going to be perfect, and we were never expecting that.' The team is set to reflect on their performance and make necessary adjustments moving forward.