Six Nations 2024: England weakness made clear as Scotland controversy puts protocol in spotlight

England tiptoed past Wales at Twickenham, Scotland were robbed by protocol against France and Ireland continued to trample all in their wake.

It was another intriguing weekend of Six Nations action, with no shortage of controversy, memorable moments and lingering talking points from Edinburgh to London and Dublin.

Here, Standard Sport’s rugby correspondent Nick Purewal looks at the key issues to have arisen from round two.

Ireland operating on another level

Sections of the Irish media have already anointed Andy Farrell’s men