A lot achieved, a lot still left to be done
As a preamble to whet the appetite for what lies ahead in six months time, the Six Nations tournament organisers could not have asked for a better finale than what emerged over the course of a remarkable Super Saturday.
The mesmerising quality of rugby on show, with teams forced to go for broke in the search of tries, will surely convince the likes of Ireland, England, Wales and France that they have the qualities to match the handling skills, pace and ingenuity of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.
