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Wales were more impressive than the 48-7 loss to England in their opening match, but shipped 50 points at home for the fifth time in just under a year.

From BBC

That match took place amid fan protests with the team being whistled at the Stade Velodrome and supporters behind the goals boycotting the opening 15 minutes of the encounter.

From Barron's

Last week I said it would be foolish to draw a straight line from the opening weekend to a Grand Slam decider in Paris.

From BBC

Bruce Mouat's world champions have now won four of their opening five matches in northern Italy, with six victories almost certain to guarantee a place in the last four and a shot at the medals.

From BBC

The ice lid contracts and expands with temperature fluctuations between night and day, opening cracks that fill with shards of newly frozen lake water.

From Barron's