Rugby

So very average (at best) start by England.
Positives were: no injuries, no tries conceded and a bonus point (stranger things have happened than each of France/Eng/Arg all having a loss).
Negatives

• Youngs frequently taking 4-5 steps across pitch before passing
  
• 2 or 3 penalties conceded at scrums
  
• aimless kicking (Penaud will make 200+ meters if we kick like that against France
  
• some very poor handling largely due to the forwards a) standing still b) too flat and running away from the ball - falling off passes - when coming 'round the corner c) confusion as to which forward is first receiver tipping on, who is the decoy/shield and who is the second receover - this led to ineffectual crowding of three players eating up space and often balls slapping the hands of a 'surprised' receiver and dropping to the floor.