Cliodhna Moloney: Stacey Flood's absence will be keenly felt against the might of England

The Irish secured a much needed victory against Italy at Musgrave Park but the loss of our Sevens players will be a huge blow for the meeting with the English

Ireland's Stacey Flood in action in the win over Italy at Musgrave Park on Sunday evening. ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Week on week, we are seeing improvements from Ireland.

We had an improvement in the penalty count last week and this week it was the set piece and the kicking game from Stacey Flood which led to an all-round improved team performance.