11 carries for 43 metres are very respectable numbers with Fagerson taking on more responsibility in a tight five that missed Pierre Schoeman’s punch, You can understand Gregor Townsend’s thinking in leaving the loosehead to provide bench impact later, but by the time he arrived, Ireland had already built a position of such strength.
Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round two The Six Nations reaches the first of two fallow weeks on the back of another highly intriguing weekend of action.
Freeman might not be one of the first names that comes to mind when considering the options but there is loads to like about an England wing who does the basics to a high level most of the time.
They are the only side still in the grand slam hunt after France were stunned by England at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, with Fin Smith and Steve Borthwick’s bench key in finally getting the hosts over the line.
His ability to vary his kicking game is already a strength, enabling Ireland to win the territorial battle conclusively in a supreme first half.
