S2 Ep 26 - Six Nations Super Saturday Sojourn

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Ninety-four points in Paris will do funny things to your mood as an England fan. One minute we’re watching England finally play with ambition, carry hard, and move the ball like a proper Test side. The next, we’re staring at another late swing, another lesson in game management, and Thomas Ramos doing what Thomas Ramos does from the tee.

We take Super Saturday in order and pull out what actually mattered. Ireland v Scotland is a masterclass in control, built on breakdown dominance, ruthless phase play, and a squad that suddenly looks deeper than we thought, with Jack Crowley and McCloskey giving Andy Farrell real options. Wales v Italy is the feel-good story, with Wales’ pack finally fronting up, Dan Edwards announcing himself, and Italy getting a sharp reminder that backing up a big week is the hardest skill in international rugby.

Then it’s France v England, the match of the tournament and a proper England rugby post-mortem: Finn Smith’s intent, Ben Spencer’s balance, Chesham’s hero moments, and the same old problems around edge defence and discipline when pressure hits. We finish by asking the only question that matters now: can England make this level their benchmark before South Africa away, or was Paris a one-off?

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