England 23-19 Wales : Some drama at the end and a better second half
Wayne Pivac’s side fall to a narrow defeat at Twickenham . Some drama at the end and a better second half can’t mask that this was a poor match between two teams who are a long way off the quality that Ireland and France are currently serving up. Both teams should be worried about their next fixture. A late Kieran Hardy attempt from a fast tap punishment prompted a strained completion to Wales’ Six Nations match at Twickenham yet they at last lost 23-19 to England. Ribs followed 17-0 right off the bat in the final part following four Marcus Smith punishments and an Alex Dombrandt attempt, yet Josh Adams and Nick Tompkins scored one after another to make it 17-12. Smith opened a couple more punishments before Hardy shot over in the last moment and Dan Biggar’s speedy change implied there was the ideal opportunity for a restart. Ridges held belonging for quite a long time however couldn’t compromise the England line and a Maro Itoje turnover permitted the hosts to kick the ball ou