Defeated in Wales (40-24), the XV de la Rose suffered a second setback after that suffered against Scotland (6-11), on February 6.
But now, the latest disappointment to date leaves a bitter taste in the English.
Designated to lead this meeting, the French international referee Pascal Gaüzère was not unanimous during this match.
According to Reuters, the England team would challenge the first two Welsh tries.
The first because the French referee would not have left enough time for the English to get back while their captain contested the penalty.
The second believing that the Welsh winger Rees-Zammit had committed a forward.
Contrary to what the video referee decided, the ... Frenchman Alexandre Ruiz.
The smart Wales test that surprises everyone!
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While everyone expected a penalty, the Welsh stamp their foot for Josh Adams!
10-3!
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The test is validated!
After a long consultation, the refereeing body decides to agree to Williams' test, it's a big blow for the English!
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If, on the ground, Owen Farrell was furious with the Landes referee, the English captain however held his tongue in interview after the match "There is no point in talking about it now", he declared after the meeting.
Maybe there were some tough decisions, but we have to be good enough to get over that. ”
Coach Eddie Jones has taken a similar approach.
“These are huge decisions, we cannot debate them - we are not allowed to debate them.
All I will collect is a fine and it won't help anyone. ”
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The former captain of the XV de la Rose, Martin Johnson, did not have the same caution.
"I'm speechless, it's a terrible arbitration," he said live on TV of the Welsh first try.
The wingers came within 30 meters to discuss and the referee gave them two seconds to come back… ”
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