The English suffer, but the English win.
Difficult winner of Italy (24-27), in Rome, during the first day of the Six Nations Tournament, the XV de la Rose did it again this Saturday afternoon in its Twickenham lair against Wales ( 16-14).
Two “small” victories against teams, on paper, less strong than them, and England temporarily takes the lead in the Tournament ranking with 8 points and two non-enhanced successes.
But if logic is followed, Ireland will regain its throne this Sunday after hosting Italy (4 p.m., France 2).
Third in the last World Cup, the English were led for 70 minutes by the fiery Welsh and led by their youngsters, like the third row Alex Mann, 22 years old, author of the second Welsh try (38th), or the half of opening Ioan Lloyd, 23 years old.
Already trailing after a penalty try (17th), the English got back together thanks to Ben Earl, their third center line (20th).
Before, therefore, breaking down before the break.
Enough to give a 14-8 in favor of the Welsh at half-time.
England come back to one point 😮💨
Fraser Dingwall in the winger position to score his first try for the selection 💪#ENGWAL |
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Tortured by Scotland (27-26 defeat after a crazy attempt to come back), the Leek XV long believed they had their advantage against the Rose.
Even the try of Fraser Dingwall, three-quarter center (63rd), not converted, changed nothing for the English, then trailing 14-13.
And it was finally on a voluntary error (forward) by Mason Grady (71st) that the match changed.
Yellow card and penalty in favor of England against the posts.
The flyhalf George Ford was quick to pass the penalty.
16-14 for the locals, who came out in pain.
Steve Borthwick's players will therefore meet in two weeks in Scotland for their third match.
While Wales will travel to Dublin (Ireland).