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Don’t be fooled, this defeat by Ireland was more damaging than any England suffered in autumn
This was a defeat far more damaging than any of the last-gasp anguishes of last year for England. There were no ifs or buts or maybes about this one. Don’t be fooled by the five-point margin of victory, it was merely a consequence of Ireland starting their celebrations early, allowing late tries by Tom Curry and Tommy Freeman. The game was long gone before that.]]>
This was a defeat far more damaging than any of the last-gasp anguishes of last year for England. There were no ifs or buts or maybes about this one. Don’t be fooled by the five-point margin of victory, it was merely a consequence of Ireland starting their celebrations early, allowing late tries by Tom Curry and Tommy Freeman. The game was long gone before that.]]>
