Robshaw: Victory in Dublin sends out right message

England captain Chris Robshaw believes his side put down a Grand Slam marker by beating Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

Robshaw: Victory in Dublin sends out right message

A determined forward effort and four successful penalties from Owen Farrell were enough to ensure England won their first tournament game in Dublin since 2003.

And following on from hugely impressive victories over New Zealand, in December, and Scotland in the opening game of the Six Nations, Stuart Lancaster’s men are strong favourites to win their first Grand Slam in a decade.

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