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

England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern acknowledged that their team has room for growth, despite kicking off their Women's Six Nations campaign with a decisive 33-12 victory over Ireland. The win marked their 34th consecutive Test victory, with two tries from Bern and one each from Amy Cockayne, Jess Breach, and Ellie Kildunne. Speaking after the match, Jones accepted that the team's performance was not flawless, citing pre-match nerves as a factor. 'There were always going to be nerves heading into a major campaign after the World Cup,' she said. 'We wanted to play in front of large crowds, and we achieved that today. We found our rhythm, 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 teammates' performance. Bern also recognized that the team's new lineup, featuring several young players, would take time to gel. 'We have a new combination of players, and we knew it wouldn't be perfect from the start,' she said. 'There were aspects to celebrate, but also areas for reflection. The atmosphere in the stadium was fantastic, and that helped us secure the win.'