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

England's Megan Jones and Sarah Bern conceded 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 world champions, who last played in the World Cup final against Canada in September, secured their 34th consecutive Test win thanks to two tries from Bern and one each from Amy Cockayne, Jess Breach, and Ellie Kildunne. Although they achieved a bonus-point win in front of a record-breaking Women's Six Nations crowd of 77,120 at Allianz Stadium, Jones acknowledged that England did not perform at their best. Jones, who captained the team for the first time in the absence of World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford, noted that the team's nerves were understandable given the pressure of a major campaign following their World Cup success. "The crowd was incredible, and we found a way to win, which is what matters," Jones said. "We will work on improving, but I am proud of the team's effort." Bern also recognized that the new-look team, featuring only seven players from the World Cup final, would need time to gel. "With so many young players and a new combination, we didn't expect a flawless performance," Bern said. "While there were some aspects to celebrate, there are also areas that require reflection. However, the electric atmosphere in the stadium was a significant factor in our win."