Six Nations 2017: talking points from the opening weekend


England were a rabble – but a winning one – Scotland’s pack has given them composure and Wales have injury worries ahead

A 15th successive win is an all-time record for England and another undefeated grand slam campaign would enable them to overtake New Zealand’s world record for Tier One nations of 18 straight victories. They will have to improve significantly on this display to extend their unprecedented run but their fitness levels and bench reserves are making them a tough bunch to overcome in the final quarter of games. If they can start as well as they finish, they will fancy notching up victory number 16 in Cardiff on Saturday. Robert Kitson

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