Rugby union: Talking points from this autumn’s internationals | Guardian sport

England’s forwards impress against Australia, Ireland look good for the Six Nations and plenty of plus points for ScotlandIt took longer than they might have wished but England have finally cracked the code and beaten a major southern hemisphere side this month. Their forward strength, in particular, is increasing. Joe Marler was one of his side’s most consistent players of the autumn, with Alex Corbisiero, Mako Vunipola and Matt Mullan now queueing behind him. Dave Wilson was a set-piece rock at tighthead, where Newcastle’s Kieran Brookes also made a positive impression and Dan Cole is hoping…