Cokanasiga scores twice as England thumps Ireland

Fiji born wing, Joe Cokanasiga scored twice as England issued a powerful statement ahead of the Rugby World Cup when they thrashed Ireland 57‑15 at Twickenham.

WOW @J_cokanasiga 😱😱

Watch live on @SkySport Main Event. #ENGvIRE #CarryThemHome pic.twitter.com/2CaLfeM4o5

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) August 24, 2019

At the heart of England's second triumph in three warmup tests was man of the match Manu Tuilagi, who bristled with power and intent to torment an Irish defense that fell to pieces in the second half.

.@ManuTuilagi goes over for his 14th England try.

Watch live now on @SkySports Main Event.#ENGvIRE #CarryThemHome pic.twitter.com/CoaLxWfn02

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) August 24, 2019

The victory by eight tries to two eclipsed England's 46‑6 win in 1997 in Dublin for their biggest score and margin against its Six Nations rival.

England coach Eddie Jones says this was a performance for 80 minutes but they don't know where Ireland are in their preparation so it can be misleading.

In another match this morning, Scotland came from 11 points down to beat France 17‑14 at Murrayfield. Alivereti Raka was on the wing for France.

Source: Stuff.co, Planet Rugby

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