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England and Ireland remind Six Nations rivals that points win prizes
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England and Ireland remind Six Nations rivals that points win prizes

England and Ireland remind Six Nations rivals that points win prizes
Source: The Guardian
Published: Feb, 23 2025 20:00

Making tries worth more could be worth considering but for now Steve Borthwick’s men remain in Six Nations hunt. Style and beauty count for only so much in top‑level sport, as Welsh and Scottish supporters were eventually reminded on Saturday. There are no marks for artistic merit, no specific rewards (beyond a try bonus point) for throwing the ball around in the name of entertainment. Occasionally, though, there are days when the losers’ enterprise and energy leaves the deepest impression.

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