1.   A series of French running attacks were stopped by the English forwards or fizzled in mishandled balls.

2.   After the English forwards were denied a further score by some strong and sometimes illegal Italian defending, Italy scored another try with nine minutes to go.

3.   Although the English forwards still have their traditional power, they are far more mobile than last year and can link up with the backs to run the ball.

4.   English forwards appeared almost certain to score a pushover try but South African referee Step Neethling spotted a Romanian hand illegally pulling the ball away.

5.   English forwards claimed a try when lock Martin Johnson got over the line but South African referee Teppa Henning ruled he had not grounded the ball legally.

6.   In a try-less match, the powerful English forwards stopped the free-running Scots performing well in front of their own fans.

7.   Rory Underwood scored two tries and the English forwards and backs finally showed the cohesion that brought the Five Nations championship this year.

8.   Several French running attacks were stopped by the English forwards or fizzled in mishandled balls.

9.   The second try came a minute before half time with English forwards again in command in front of the Romanian posts.

10.   Veteran Australian wing David Campese missed a drop attempt in the final minute before the English forwards led the charge and Andrew sealed the victory.