Leap of faith

THAT sweet chariot isn’t for the scrap-heap yet, but it shuddered and rattled and maybe lost a wheel on Saturday.

England’s run of 22 unbeaten games at Twickenham dating back to 1999 is no more, shattered by an inspired Irish team that has assured for itself a special place in the history of the game in this country.

Through the late evening and well into the night, thousands of excited Irish fans made their way back to central London unable to conceal their delight.