sport news Six Nations round-up: Joe Schmidt has two real playmakers on his hands

Six Nations round-up: Joe Schmidt has two real playmakers on his hands in Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery while Thomas Young passed his Wales audition with flying colours Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has two real playmakers on his hands Johnny Sexton and Joey Carbery both stood out in Ireland's win over Scotland Thomas Young passed his Wales audition with flying colours at Stadio Olimpico  

By Chris Foy for the Daily Mail

Published: 23:16 GMT, 10 February 2019 | Updated: 23:19 GMT, 10 February 2019

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There was plenty to talk about from an action-packed weekend in the Six Nations as England maintained their 100 per cent record in this year's competition. 

Ireland also got their first win under their belt while Wales overcame Italy on Saturday afternoon. 

Sportsmail's CHRIS FOY runs through a comprehensive round-up of all the goings on from the second round of the Six Nations.  

Jonny May scored a hat-trick as England maintain their 100 per cent record in the Six Nations

Jonny May scored a hat-trick as England maintain their 100 per cent record in the Six Nations

TWO PERFECT No 10s 

Joe Schmidt’s side were far from their best, but they have two real playmakers. Johnny Sexton was brave to delay the pass and take the hit for Jacob Stockdale’s try. 

Then Joey Carbery came on at No 10 and blasted between two defenders to race clear before his pass created a try for Keith Earls. 

Joey Carbery (right) came on at No 10 to make an impact for the Irish against Scotland

Joey Carbery (right) came on at No 10 to make an impact for the Irish against Scotland

A FINN OF BEAUTY

Scotland also have a world-class fly-half. Finn Russell’s brilliance was summed up by his assist for Sam Johnson’s try:

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