England's Jones and Bern Identify Areas for Improvement After Convincing Win

England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern acknowledged that there is still room for growth, despite England's dominant 33-12 victory over Ireland in the Women's Six Nations opener. The win marked England's 34th consecutive Test victory, with Bern scoring two tries and Amy Cockayne, Jess Breach, and Ellie Kildunne each adding 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 the team's performance was not flawless. 'Given the nerves associated with starting a major campaign after a successful World Cup, I think we did well to find our footing,' Jones said. 'We're thrilled to have played in front of such a large crowd, and I'm proud of the team's ability to adapt and secure a win.' With several key players absent, including World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, Jones led the team for the first time. Bern noted that the new-look side, featuring several young players, was not expected to gel immediately. 'We have a new mix of players, and we knew it wouldn't be perfect from the start,' Bern said. 'While there were some aspects to celebrate, there are also areas that require reflection. However, the electric atmosphere in the stadium helped propel us to victory.'