Stunning, simply stunning. This was without doubt the best performance by England under Steve Borthwick, a statement victory that after three seasons felt like a lift-off moment. It was also the moment when the connection between the team and their supporters, which at times has felt like an on-off relationship, was gloriously renewed and strengthened.
To score 10 tries in Cardiff was not just a record-breaking achievement but provided England supporters with categorical evidence of the progress that Borthwick has been promising even when the going has been tough.
Given the context, it surpasses the victory over Ireland at Twickenham last year, and the gear-grinding wins over France and Scotland during this campaign.