Five talking points from Six Nations opening round

What’s Happening

So get this: Who impressed and who has the most to do after a transfixing opening weekend of the Six Nations?

Five talking points from Six Nations opening round Image source, Reuters Image caption, How big will next weekends Scotland v England match prove to be? By Tom Rostance BBC Sport journalist Published 14 minutes ago Comments France were sensational yet inconsistent, England outpowered Wales and it was lowkey, wet in Rome. (it feels like chaos)

Who impressed, and who has the most to do after a transfixing opening weekend of the Six Nations?

The Details

France on a different level Media caption, France comfortably beat Ireland in Six Nations opener Thursday night was an unconventional starting point for the tournament, and for the first 40 minutes hosts France seemed to be playing a different sport altogether in a 36-14 win against Ireland in Paris. The electric Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored twice but it was the way France attacked from every position - and their strength in depth - that fr impressed the pundits.

France were able to score seemingly at will, and all without all-time top try-scorer Damian Penaud - left out despite scoring 40 tries in 59 appearances for his country. “The first-half performance from France was insane - they blew Ireland away,” Grand Slam winner Donncha OCallaghan told 5 Live Sport.

Why This Matters

“They are a level ahead of Ireland, maybe two levels. Ireland couldnt compete. ” To Irelands credit they did threaten a comeback in the second half but France then went again to wrap up an emphatic win.

The sports world never stops delivering these kinds of storylines.

Key Takeaways

• Chris Ashton added on Rug : “It was magic.
• France can flip and flop to different styles seamlessly.
• There is so much you have to contend with playing against them - you dont know which fire to put out first.
• “Its got to be a worry for everyone.

The Bottom Line

France have so much depth - the sport is getting bigger and bigger in the country. They face Wales in Cardiff next Sunday.

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