That the French were caught sans culottes when it got a bit parky in Paris? That an Irish side who have lived by the last-minute kick were bound to die by one eventually? That England are on course to become the worst team – worse even than the Wales of 2005 – to win a Grand Slam? That a dollop of luck and a bit of self-belief could turn Italy into a genuine force?
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Sit back and relish Six Nations close encounters
SO what's the big thing the Championship has taught us this year?
