Maro Itoje says he has experienced moments that have been "below standard" as rugby confronts the findings of a damming report stating racism exists at all levels of the professional game in England.
Ireland reignited the St Patrick's weekend celebrations by clinching Grand Slam success in Dublin for the first time with a battling 29-16 bonus-point victory over 14-man England.
Marcus Smith wants to see England fight with everything they have when they take on Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday.
France handed England a record 53-10 defeat at Twickenham on Saturday night to put an end to their Six Nations title hopes.
Marcus Smith has been recalled to the 36-man England squad for their Guinness Six Nations clash with France.
Ollie Lawrence has only recently emerged from one dark place but against France next Saturday he will willingly hurl himself into another.