How can England keep up the pressure? When will Wales end their dismal run? The big talking points from the first round of Six Nations fixtures.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The first round of the Six Nations went as expected, with wins for France, Scotland and Ireland ... confirmation to me that a proud rugby nation has hit the skids.

All eyes were on the players this weekend but the jostling amongst pundits for top drawer billing was just as thrilling ...