The reaction to the England v Western Samoa result is strange. It always looked as if this was going to be competitive game and it certainly was........

It will be interesting to see them play South Africa. I am sure the Springboks will not be looking forward to this game.

As for the other fancied teams being encouraged by England's performance - they should be hoping that they do not have to play Western Samoa.

For despite a shaky start - the England team knew what they had to do and the important thing was that they did it. They not only came from behind to win and pick up the required points but scored the bonus point as well.

Surely at this stage it will not hurt a team that they are tested - as long as they pass that test? Australia, New Zealand etc have yet to be tested.........