Vibrant. The Six Nations does not have a champion due to a drop in the last play

The frenetic match at Twickenham left one certainty: Ireland will no longer win the Grand Slamthe achievement of winning all the matches of the Six Nations. It was the great objective of Clover, which due to the level and continuity of a process is several steps above its rivals in Europe and he has a great chance of being champion next weekend, in his homeland. What is not a certainty, although it is a good opportunity, is that this meeting will be a turning point for the takeoff of England, in an identity crisis in his game but endowed with the potential to make a leap. Due to hierarchy and history, it should never be ruled out. He drop de Marcus Smith for the victory 23-22in the last action but as a corollary of a convincing performance, it can be a click.

The imposing Twickenham experienced one of those days that are something to remember. A vibrant duel from start to finish, with a rhythm inappropriate to what England had been offering. From the beginning the local team started playing and in the first try they gave a clear example of their intentions: instead of kicking high, George Furbank He raised his head, counterattacked and created the conquest that defined Ollie Lawrenceafter a good sequence of passes that pinned the defenders.

The action that delays the definition of a Six Nations champion: the English built a good play so that Smith was able to score a drop.ADRIAN DENNIS – AFP

England put Ireland under pressure with and without the ball. When he had possession he was sharp and varied his attacks, with the power of his forwards, the dynamics of Alex Mitchellthe insinuations of Furbank and the freshness of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in his debut as a starter, with remarkable footwork. However, Ireland resisted with their defense, their opportunism to catch balls in the rucks and the inaccuracies of their rival in the red zone. The aim of Jack Crowley left the visitor ahead 12-8 before halftime.

The first ten minutes of the second stage were the best of a game that had no respite. James Lowe He extended the lead for Ireland with a pirouette next to a flag. Three minutes later La Rosa responded, playing backwards and with a long run by Furbank that lifted Twickenham. The Northampton Saints fullback’s bet paid off Steve Borthwick; although he does not boast the aerial game and the regularity of Freddie Stewardhas imbalance and breaks defenses, giving another flight to his team.

Smith, part of an English team that decided to play with his hands instead of kicking and causing errors, attacks; La Rosa’s performance against the best team in rugby can be a starting point for his recovery.GLYN KIRK – AFP

20 minutes into the final half Ben Earl put England in front. The eighth, Juan Martín González’s partner in the Saracens third line, was the leader of the physical battle. His energy to attack, defend and play at points of contact was important to prevail over a pack that usually makes differences. La Rosa wasted ten points with her footseven of them for George Fordthe executioner of the Pumas on the first date of the France 2023 World Cup. The flyhalf was erratic and gave way to Smith 18 minutes into that period.

Another great definition of James Lowe put Ireland in front, but the local team did not lose its composure and went to seek victory until the end. Feyi-Waboso produced a break and gave momentum to the attack. With penalty advantage, Smith gave his team the victory with an accessible drop, which unleashed madness in every corner of the Rugby Cathedral. After a series of injuries that prevented him from being in the first three dates, the Harlequins flyhalf could not have had a better return. The way in which England played, assuming more prominence, could be a kick to make a leap in quality and once again establish itself at the forefront of world rugby.

Compact of England’s victory over Ireland

Borthwick had previously praised Ireland. “We would all agree that now Is the best team in the world. They may not have won the World Cup, but the way they have played during the first period of this championship, they are the best team in the world. Their attack is probably the best in the world.” Mental game to pressure opponents? Could be.

England’s rival on the last date will be Francein Lyon. A good measure to confirm the lift. Four points behind Ireland in the table, the Rosa expects a hand from Scotland to be able to fight for the scepter in the last match of the tournament. Trébol, touched by his pride, managed to draw at home against Cardo to become champion. Despite the setback, conquest number 16 in its history is within reach. No Grand Slam, it’s true, but valuable nonetheless.

Summary of England 23 vs. Ireland 22

• England: George Furbank; Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Henry Slade, Ollie Lawrence y Tommy Freeman; George Ford y Alex Mitchell; Ben Earl, Sam Underhill y Ollie Chessum; George Martin y Maro Itoje; Dan Cole, Jamie George y Ellis Genge.
• Subs: ST, 13 minutes, Theo Dan for Cole, Joe Marler for George and Will Stuart for Genge, 18, Marcus Smith for Ford; 21, Chandler Cunningham-South for Underhill, and 25, Elliot Daly for Slade, Danny Care for Mitchell and Alex Dombrandt for Chessum.
• Ireland: Hugo Keenan; Calvin Nash, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki y James Lowe; Jack Crowley y Jamison Gibson-Park; Caelan Doris, Josh Van der Flier y Peter O’Mahony; Tadhg Beirne y Joe McCarthy; Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan y Andrew Porter.
• Subs: PT, 6 minutes, Cieran Frawley for Nash; ST, 6, Conor Murray for Frawley; 21, Ronan Kelleher for Sheehan, Finlay Bealham for Furlong, Jack Conan for Van der Flier and Ian Henderson for McCarthy; 28, Ryan Baird for O’Mahony, and 31, Cian Healy for Porter.
• First time: 2 minutes, penalty from Crowley (Irl); 3, try by Lawrence (Ing); 16, Ford criminal (Ing); 20, Crowley penal (Irl); 35, penalty from Crowley (Irl), y 40m, penalty from Crowley (Irl). Partial result: England 8 vs. Ireland 12.
• Second time: 4 minutes, try by Lowe (Irl); 7, try of Furbank (Eng); 20, Smith’s goal by Earl’s try (Eng); 32, try by Lowe (IRL) and 40, drop by Smith (Eng). Cautioned: 17, O’Mahony (Irl). Partial result: England 15 vs. Ireland 10.
• Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia).
• Estadio: Twickenham, London, England.

Nicolas Casanova

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