England coy on Grand Slam talk after victory over Ireland

England’s victory over Ireland may have maintained their perfect start under Eddie Jones but any talk of a Six Nations Grand Slam is off the cards for now.

Indeed, during his post-match press conference, the Australian joked he didn’t even know what one was.

It appears Jones’ tongue in cheek comments are here to stay. But the players too are refusing to look too far ahead as they search for a first Grand Slam in over a decade. It was in 2003 that England last achieved such a feat and belief is growing that this could be the year to end that barren spell after the champions, Ireland, were seen off on Saturday. However, like his coach, centre Jonathan Joseph insists the players are only concentrating on the challenge of welcoming Wales to Twickenham in under two weeks’ time.