Borthwick cites 'inexperience' as England fall short in Dublin
Steve Borthwick pointed to England's relative inexperience as he defended recent results following a 27-22 loss to "world-class" Ireland in his side’s Guinness Six Nations opener.
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Ireland recover to secure bonus point 27-22 win over England
DUBLIN :Ireland had to come from behind against England to get their bid for a third successive Six Nations title off to a winning 27-22 bonus point start on Saturday thanks to a ferocious second half after the visitors had made life very uncomfortable.
Ireland ratings v England: Jamison Gibson-Park excels in opening Six Nations win
Ireland began the defence of their Guinness Six Nations title with a 27-22 bonus-point win over England at Aviva Stadium.
Second-half surge gives Ireland winning Six Nations start against England
The three-in-a-row bid is up and running for Ireland, and it will take something pretty big to stop them.
Ireland's second half surge seals bonus point win over England in Six Nations opener
Ireland have beaten England 27-22 to kick off their Six Nations campaign at the Aviva Stadium.
Sam Prendergast starts as Ireland team named for Six Nations opener against England
Sam Prendergast has been named to start at fly-half for Ireland against England as Simon Easterby named his starting 15 for his first game as head coach.
Ireland's Prendergast gets first Six Nations start as McCarthy ruled out
DUBLIN : Ireland flyhalf Sam Prendergast will start his first Six Nations game in Saturday's opener against England and marshal an almost full strength side as the holders bid to win a third successive title for the first time.
Breaking Sam Prendergast starts for Six Nations debut v England
Sam Prendergast will start at out-half for Ireland in their opening Guinness Six Nations match against England on Saturday.