WATCH: Sergio Parisse gives his verdict on Ireland and England

And the powerhouse number 8 had some interesting observations.

“I think that Ireland play much better rugby for me, it is much more difficult to defend. Of course England is a great side, but for me personally, after these two weeks, it was much more difficult against Ireland.

"I like the way that they play, for me, they play very good rugby. I think they play better than England.”