For all the talk in the English press of a heroic defeat for England – yet still a record one to Ireland at Twickenham – the fact remains that the win secured by Andy Farrell’s side leaves open the possibility of winning silverware at home next week, as Gerry Thornley points out. Victory against Scotland would see Johnny Sexton lifting the Triple Crown in Dublin. It may not be the Grand Slam Ireland wanted, but it’s worth remembering that such honours in 2009 and 2018 were secured in Cardiff and London respectively, while the Six Nations titles in 2014 and 2015 were won in Paris and Edinburgh. Even if it is only a Triple Crown, winning a trophy at home is nothing to be sniffed at.
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