Wilkinson was back after injury and illness for his first England appearance since scoring the drop goal that had secured the 2003 World Cup.
The All Blacks pack may need to find more turnovers to combat Ireland's clinical handling. That means forcing them, rather than waiting for them to occur, which are a rarity.
The gag doing the rounds this weekend was that Cardiff had defied to odds to become the first Welsh region to secure a victory in Europe this season - and over the European champions Toulouse no less!
A radical Six Nations alternative is being suggested that could see fans back in stadiums and watching rugby - in the northern hemisphere at least.
Former All Blacks winger John Kirwan ignited social media with his post-Bledisloe Cup comments that rugby should get rid of red cards.
Eight months ago, Darcy Graham ripped Glasgow apart, his searing double at Murrayfield ensuring Edinburgh seized an 1872 Cup victory.
Up until the start of last month, the Crusaders looked set to cruise to a third straight and 10th overall title. But now, after four shaky games in five weeks, it's not quite that straightforward anymore.
As Italian great Sergio Parisse becomes the first player to reach 100 test defeats, we revisit some of his greatest victories.
