For England and Wales, predictable defats in the accustomed style. Good news for Ireland however who were impressively bloody, bold and resolute against South Africa.
Wales - they have severe psychological problems. The players are good enough but something is wrong in the head. And the bad news is this - Australia aren't that good and you keep losing to them.
England - kicked atrociously and too many players are off-form just now. You do have to say though that New Zealand are dauntingly professional in what they do. The irony is that the model for such modern-day proficiency is the 2003 England team. English rugby has taken too many steps backward since that high water mark. Self-inflicted wounds.
Ireland were terrific, only word for it. South Africa are no slouches but they were blasted off the field. Made me proud to be almost Irish.
A positive word also for Scotland who beat Argentina. Bear in mind that Argentina were last seen beating Australia.
Most enjoyable rugby I saw last weekend: King Edward VI Aston School - 31; King Edward VI Camp Hill School - 0. In triumph ever modest.
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