Tops
Wales still in the race
3 out of 3 possible victories.
Observers spoke of a team at the end of the cycle, far from the level which was that of the Welsh under Warren Gatland.
While Wales don't really impress in the game produced since the start of the Tournament, they shine in their results.
Already falling for Ireland and Scotland, the XV du Leek continued his good streak by overcoming England.
The forerunners at the rendezvous
In a game that was generally not very exciting in terms of the game, two men managed to unleash their creativity.
A gesture first, that of Dan Biggar.
On a penalty, he kicked towards the wing of Adams and literally dropped the ball in the arms of his teammate, back in the selection (15th).
Released early in the second half, Biggar was replaced by an inspired and reliable Callum Sheedy (5/5 per foot).
Stirring, the Bristol opener shone, being at the origin of the last try (Hill, 78th).
Two players at the origin of the nice Welsh success, the first to 40 points in the history of the Welsh against England (136 matches).
# Stats # 6Nations
Never in history have Wales scored 40 pts against England.
In 136 matches.
138 years old.
Wow
- Alexandre Priam (@AlexandrePriam) February 27, 2021
Flops
Crisis continues for England
title holder in distress seeks quick exit from crisis.
The XV de la Rose definitely can't do it anymore.
Unable to produce the game over time, to control the pace of a meeting, England conceded their second defeat in three matches in this Tournament, symbol of a growing crisis.
Symbol of a consummate divorce, the technician Eddie Jones, whose methods no longer seem to pass.
Questioned across the Channel, he missed his bet on stability, staying true to his game plan with Farrell in the center.
In search of results, England is going through an increasingly deep crisis.
A culpable indiscipline
The English delivered a (new) indigestible performance, brilliant by their indiscipline.
A culpable indiscipline, sanctioned by Biggar then Sheedy.
14 penalties conceded, the statistics are sufficiently telling to explain the English rout in Cardiff.
Three of them were paid a high price by the teammates of Maro Itoje, five times penalized.
Then in contact after the test of Youngs (24-24, 63rd), the English offered three penalties in quick succession to their opponent, conceding 16 points in the last quarter of an hour.
Sanctioned.
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