England won’t have ‘The Fear’ tomorrow... Ireland will

The fascinating aspect of England’s long unbeaten run is the mental fortitude they can now call on at critical moments, writes Ronan O’Gara.

England won’t have ‘The Fear’ tomorrow... Ireland will

Hindsight has so many absolutes, especially in sport.

This week there’s been absolutely conclusive evidence England, under Eddie Jones, is a runaway juggernaut, with size and threat everywhere. Ireland as a blunt attacking weapon, without the guile and creativity to score tries is another absolute.

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