"Thunder turns into a rush of passing air, the seismic into the soft whir of a rugby pall being passed. England dominated the first half and looked to have secured a comfortable victory midway through the second half, but two converted tries from Wales inside the final 10 minutes made for a very nervy finish for the hosts. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It did not go as planned. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. It was, perhaps, one of the most heartbreaking line-outs in England’s rugby history. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Wales head coach Warren Gatland: "I think both teams have got very strong defences. Wales have made three changes among their replacements, with Paul James, Luke Charteris and Rhys Webb coming in. Simon Collings. A promising debut for the giant centre. England survived a thrilling late comeback from Wales to move within touching distance of the Six Nations … "We won't be throwing the ball all over the place, we will be pretty direct. Haskell was a collossal presence in England's defence. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. From the section Rugby Union. "There's a storm coming. In the Five Nations (1910-1931 and 1947-1999), Wales played England 70 times, England won 30, Wales 32 and 8 drawn matches. Six-Nations-Guide.co.uk is an unofficial guide, which is not affiliated with That'll be the thunder of number eights. Attacked with such aggression and will be hoping for more of the same against Wales. An uncharacteristically quiet game from Heaslip who struggled to get involved throughout. Blue skies around, high cloud, no wind; low temperatures to cool fevered brows. Last updated on 10 March 2016 10 March 2016. Was yellow carded for a high tackle on Murray, but this was a huge performance from the flanker. Looked sharp when he had the ball, but simply didn't have the ball enough. Cole was the only front row forward that stayed on for the duration of the game. Live on ITV, commentary on BBC Radio 5 live & BBC Sport website and BBC Sport app, plus live text commentary. Blue skies around, high cloud, no wind; low temperatures to cool fevered brows. We train different scenarios so that when you come to game time you make that right decision.”. Penalty: Farrell (6), Wales: (0) 21 The chances of that happening? “That’s in all areas of our game, making sure that they have felt the pressure, the chaotic nature of Test match rugby, within training. Try: Watson England have made one change to their squad, Luke Cowan-Dickie coming in for hooker Jamie George, whose biceps injury could keep him out for 10 weeks. Trimble failed to get himself into the game and made no large contributions. We don't refer back to that game (the World Cup defeat against Wales). Conversion: Biggar, Priestland (2), Six Nations 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011, News | About Us | Tickets | Privacy | Contact Us. Victory against Wales would give them a 25th Triple Crown. Last updated on 10 March 201610 March 2016.From the section Rugby Union. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. A selection of match reports is listed below: England: (16) 25 Manu Tuilagi's last England cap came against New Zealand in June 2014. So as England welcome Wales to Twickenham once more, do England now have the ammunition to show them something they haven’t seen before? George Kruis (top), in action against Ireland, says the playbook has been expanded, Six Nations: England vs Ireland player ratings, England redraw line-out plans to throw Wales into confusion, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. We pride ourselves on being able to play without the ball, and England are pretty good in that regard. Try: Biggar, North, Faletau He's so versatile and makes life difficult for the opposition at the lineout and breakdown. Kearney was a safe pair of hands under the high ball but struggled to get himself involved when Ireland were attacking. Had a good debut and nearly managed to score himself late on in the game. Wales take on England on Saturday. ", Touch judges: Jerome Garces (France) & Mathieu Raynal (France). nor endorsed by any of the rugby unions or venues listed. "The forecast is good, isn't it? Sexton had a mediocre game by his own high standards. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Wales are unbeaten in their last seven Six Nations games (W6, D1), their best run since winning eight in a row between 2007-09. His sniping runs around the breakdown made a real difference and he's likely to start against Wales. “Well that would be telling,” said Kruis. The flanker looks to have a future with Ireland but will still feel he could have given more. We are trying to strive for the best and we are confident we will get that. BBC Sport's Eddie Butler: "The forecast is good, isn't it? Matt Majendie. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Part of that development is an expansion of England’s options at the line-out. From a throw to the front the English pack was shunted into touch – just like their World Cup dreams. Sometimes the prop gives away needless penalties and Mako Vunipola once again made a big impact of the bench. Henshaw was solid in the midfield and was unlucky not to get himself on the scoresheet. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Ross was generally solid, but like Best, he largely failed to get involed in the loose. However he grew into the game and England benefitted from having two playmakers in the backline. He was solid in the scrums, winning England a much needed penalty at the death, and also was a nuisance around the breakdown. Jerome Garces (France) & Mathieu Raynal (France). And the ball goes about its business and stays visible. Murray got another trademark try early in the second half, but his passing and kicking were a bit lacklustre compared to his usual service. Centre Manu Tuilagi returns to the England bench as one of four new faces alongside Luke Cowan-Dickie, Kieran Brookes and Joe Launchbury. Certainly has a future in the international game. Nowell had a quiet afternoon generally, but came alive when it mattered most. England: Brown, Watson, Joseph, Farrell, Nowell, Ford, Youngs; Marler, Hartley (capt), Cole, Itoje, Kruis, Robshaw, Haskell, Vunipola, Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Vunipola, Brookes, Launchbury, Clifford, Care, Tuilagi, Daly, Wales: Williams, Cuthbert, Davies, Roberts, North, Biggar, Davies; Evans, Baldwin, Lee, Davies, Alun Wyn Jones, Lydiate, Warburton (capt), Faletau, Replacements: Owens, James, Francis, Charteris, Tipuric, Webb, Priestland, Anscombe. England's flyhalf had an improved performance, but the playmaker is capable of more. England head coach Eddie Jones: "We're a new England. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Rather than kicking a penalty to claim a draw, the ball was punted into the corner and, with a line-out five metres from the Welsh try-line, a roar from the Twickenham crowd signified the belief that a priceless victory could be secured in the dying minutes. I’m clear about where I want to get to and clear about how I integrate that into the forwards.”. 0 comments. Taulupe Faletau and Billy Vunipola on full collision course. Was a typical Robshaw performance, full of grit and was constantly making his presence felt at the breakdown. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Toner is usually such a reliable presence for Ireland, but today he gave away too many penalties and couldn't get himself into the game. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. "We need to earn the right to go wide, and we've got players to get us across the advantage line, and hopefully when we do get across the advantage line we can play some pretty positive rugby. Rate the match between England and Wales in the Six Nations at Twickenham, and share your thoughts on the game. Home > Six Nations 2016 > England > England v Wales. Six Nations 2016: England v Wales. First he played a key role in Watson's try and then made a brilliant try saving tackle on Henshaw late on. Read about our approach to external linking. Get a summary of the England vs Wales, Six Nations 2016 12 Mar, 2016 rugby match. Batten down the hatches and take cover.". Only one win separates these sides in the all-time head-to-head - England lead by 58 wins to Wales' 57 (12 draws). Stander started life at international level so well, but he slipped up a bit here. Eddie Jones has replaced Lancaster as head coach, with Paul Gustard and Steve Borthwick the Australian’s deputies. THe no. England are bidding for a third consecutive Six Nations win over Wales for the first time since 2004. England and Wales have both named unchanged starting line-ups for Saturday's pivotal encounter. England completed a Triple Crown with a 25-21 victory over Wales at Twickenham. Scored England's first try and showed his electric footwork on a few occasions, but it was generally a quiet afternoon for England's winger. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. England have won 10 consecutive Six Nations home matches since their 19-12 defeat by Wales in February 2012. England completed a Triple Crown with a 25-21 victory over Wales at Twickenham. Trailing Wales 28-25 in a crucial World Cup pool match last September, Stuart Lancaster’s side opted to go for glory. We don't refer back to that game (the World Cup defeat against Wales). We pride ourselves on being able to play without the ball, and England are pretty good in that regard. The prop scrummaged well and was a constant presence at the breakdown. Brown scored England's second try and was his usual assured self under the high ball. He didn't carry the ball often enough and while he played well defensively, Ireland needed a strong ball carrier to step up while Sean O'Brien is injured. Six Nations 2016 - England vs Wales: Gareth Davies hopes to shock Twickenham once again. Scrum-half Webb is poised for his first Test appearance of 2016, having missed the World Cup with a foot injury. England v Wales Match Reports. Farrell started shakily, missing a kick he'd normally hit with ease.

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