5 things we learned from the penultimate weekend of the Six Nations

England faced a France side operating at the peak of their powers.

England were demolished by France at Twickenham on Saturday (Ben Whitley/PA) (PA Wire)

There were conclusive away wins for France, Ireland and Wales in another compelling round of Guinness Six Nations action that sees the destiny of the title remain in Irish hands.

Here, we examine five things we learned from the penultimate weekend of the competition.

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