6 Nations: France Send a Message | Ireland Exposed? | England Deliver – R1 Review

from Bench Opinions · host Max, Dom, Claus

Round 1 of the Six Nations is done and the tournament already feels flipped. France overpower Ireland, England do the job against Wales, and Italy build real momentum while Scotland wobble. We analyse: France’s physical dominance, Ireland’s issues at 10, whether Prendergast can grow into the role, and what England must prove next in Scotland. Subscribe for weekly Six Nations reactions, previews and debate.

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