- Eddie Jones’s side secure title on dramatic final day
- ‘We know how difficult things are for everyone at home’
Owen Farrell said he hoped his side had lifted the spirits of the nation by clinching the Six Nations title, before immediately training his sights on adding the Autumn Nations Cup crown in the coming weeks.
England was plunged into a second national lockdown shortly after Eddie Jones’s side claimed a bonus point win in Italy and France’s subsequent 35-27 victory over Ireland ensured a third title in five years. England had laboured against Italy before eventually clinching a 34-5 victory with Ben Youngs scoring two tries on his 100th appearance before Jamie George, Tom Curry and Henry Slade all crossed.