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England`s Six Nations opener ended in disappointment against Ireland, raising concerns about team consistency and coaching strategies.

England`s Six Nations campaign kicked off with a tough loss to Ireland in Dublin, ending with a score of 27-22. Despite a strong start, England`s performance was marred by errors and a familiar second-half collapse, raising concerns about the team`s consistency.

At one point, England trailed by 17 points, but late tries from Tom Curry and Tommy Freeman brought them within five points, allowing them to secure a losing bonus point. Coach Steve Borthwick faced criticism for attributing the team`s struggles to inexperience, despite having seasoned players like Maro Itoje, Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, and Tom Curry on the field.

Following the first round of matches, the Six Nations table sees France leading with a bonus-point victory over Wales, while England currently sits without a win but holds a losing bonus point. The pressure is mounting on Borthwick and his squad as they look to bounce back in the upcoming fixtures. For more details on the standings, visit Six Nations table and for fixtures, check Six Nations fixtures.

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