Saturday's 29-10 defeat for England to Ireland in Dublin brought more negativity, and another red card: this time to Billy Vunipola.
Steve Borthwick's charges succumbed to defeat in Dublin as Ireland scored five tries through centres Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose, wings James Lowe and Mack Hansen, and replacement Keith Earls on his 100th Test cap, while England registered a sole penalty until Kyle Sinckler's consolation try in the 72nd minute.Below we look at the continued concerns for England, as well as Ireland's strength in depth as they maintain their world No 1 ranking...
'We spoke before the game, you want to be at 15 men and you've got to be at 15 men.'Borthwick's backs continue to prove anonymousThe other area of major concern for England at present is their attack.Borthwick and Richard Wigglesworth's charges are struggling hugely to impact Tests, with their backs almost anonymous within games.Wings Anthony Watson and Elliot Daly made a total of just 37 metres between them at the Aviva Stadium, which is extraordinarily low.
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