England performance 'unacceptable'
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Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie says England's second-placed finish in the Six Nations was "not acceptable".
England were
edged out on points difference by Ireland,
the fourth successive time they have been runners-up under head coach Stuart Lancaster.
"I don't think that is acceptable at all," said Ritchie.
"We should be, as a country, winning more, in terms of whether it's Grand Slams or Six Nations Championships.
"
England needed to beat France by a clear margin of 26 points to deny Ireland the title, but came up six points short a…
England were
edged out on points difference by Ireland,
the fourth successive time they have been runners-up under head coach Stuart Lancaster.
"I don't think that is acceptable at all," said Ritchie.
"We should be, as a country, winning more, in terms of whether it's Grand Slams or Six Nations Championships.
"
England needed to beat France by a clear margin of 26 points to deny Ireland the title, but came up six points short a…
