England completed the double over the neighbouring Polynesian Islands sides last night. The scenes of jubilation were astonishing. Four tries to celebrate, one by Andy Farrell - and little Jonny Wilkinson fit again and running the show.

Even Will Greenwood down on the pitch was going misty eyed. It's at this time that the English press usually start eulogising that the good old days are back.
 
But it will all end in tears. Neither Samoa or Tonga have posed a true test. Neither side had reliable set-piece ball and in effect, were playing with one hand tied behind their backs.

Neither team played to their strengths when they should have, and both sides kicked when they should not have. Tonga gifted England two tries through carelessness. Even the tackling was not that threatening in so far as the tackler's primary aim now seems to be to prevent the offload as opposed to proper offensive tackling, South African style.

'Both Polynesian sides have the resources of a single modest English club'

Even the referee was sympathetic, allowing two ‘flying wedges’ after English line-out wins on condition that the ball was released when prompted by him.

Both Polynesian sides have the resources of a single modest English club. When all this is taken into consideration the margin should have been over 30 in each game.

That’s what it was when the Pacific Island composite team played over here last year. The scorelines have flattered England. Their next opponents will be altogether different.

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