England centre Henry Slade scored two late tries as the visitors produced a superb performance to stun Grand Slam champions Ireland in Dublin.
Here’s how social media reacted…
Incredible performance by @england today defence has been sublime and the attacking game perfectly run by Owen Farrell. Keeping @IrishRugby penned in their half all game
— Lewis Moody (@LewisMoody7) February 2, 2019
What a day!! @EnglandRugby unreal defence, kick chase and work rate
— James Haskell (@jameshaskell) February 2, 2019
Epic from @EnglandRugby. Well done boys. Outphysicalled and game managed the Irish. Not many say that recently. What a year ahead! #SixNations2019
— Nick Easter (@nick_easter) February 2, 2019
England were so impressive today! Their linespeed, intensity, accuracy. It was great to watch, hopefully they can keep playing that way all tournament!
— mike tindall (@miketindall13) February 2, 2019
Collision dominance from England very impressive. Stopped the Irish from gaining any momentum
— Jamie Roberts (@Jamiehuwroberts) February 2, 2019
“It’s coming home………” @EnglandRugby 🌹
— Joe Marler (@JoeMarler) February 2, 2019
Had to be a hugely impressive performance to beat the best team in the NH – and it was 👊🏼 #IREENG #6NationsRugby
— Will Carling (@willcarling) February 2, 2019
Fantastic result!! ENG were a different class tonight. #IREvENG
— Maggie Alphonsi MBE (@MaggieAlphonsi) February 2, 2019
Ominous start for @EnglandRugby to a @rugbyworldcup year as they outplay @SixNationsRugby champions and World Rugby number 2 ranked @IrishRugby in fortress Dublin. #IREvENG
— Brett Gosper (@brettgosper) February 2, 2019
I love a consolation try 👀
— Austin Healey (@IamAustinHealey) February 2, 2019
As happy as I am with @EnglandRugby winning this one, how bad has Jerome Garces been?!
— Andy Goode (@AndyGoode10) February 2, 2019
Some statement that is from England. Dominant in all facets of the game. Potential blessing in disguise for Ireland at the start of a RWC year! Got to love the six nations!
— Freddie Burns (@FreddieBurns) February 2, 2019