‘Like a torpedo:’ England fires Six Nations warning

Much soul-searching followed last season’s miserable run, which culminated in a sixth straight defeat during the summer tour of South Africa, but Eddie Jones’ resurgent side has outfoxed, outmuscled and outplayed its first two opponents in the northern hemisphere’s international showpiece.

England notched a four-try victory over an Ireland team high on confidence in its opening game in Dublin before backing that up with a comprehensive 44-8 win over an ailing French outfit at Twickenham, London.