9. Alex Mitchell – 8
Constantly barking orders to his forwards, and in the ear of the referee. Gamesmanship is very much apart of this rivalry and the halfback knew all the tricks of the trade. Quick ball distributed and good chip kicks. Off for Danny Care (68).
1. Joe Marler – 6
Given a talking to by the ref at 14 minutes, as he and the Wales tight-head jostled at multiple scrum re-sets. Gave away a scrum penalty for not pushing straight at 15, but regathered his composure as the scrum battle progressed. Off for Ellis Genge (50)
2. Jamie George (c) – 7
Throw not straight 13th minute, blemish on strong early line-out form. Strong scrummaging thoughout the contest and led his men well in his second outing as captain. Off for The Dan (71)
3. Will Stuart – 6.5
Key work to bring Rio Dyer down 22nd minute, Stopped the wing in a dangerous position. Strong scrummaging and threw his weight around the park with some heavy collisions. Off for Dan Cole (50)
4. Maro Itoje – 7.5
Commanded his pack and demanded the ball at the line-out. 17th minute – Huge hit and turnover on Ioan Llyod, as he lifts the Twickenham pack with a massive play. Outstanding in the air space.
5. Ollie Chessum – 6.75
Sent to the bunker after a high hit on Asseratti. Big on Dyer as he returns to play from sin bin, but then departs for HIA immediately after coming back on. Outstanding defensive effort to turnover the maul on the 5m line at 50 minutes.
6. Ethan Roots – 6
Collapsed the maul as Wales trundle towards the goal-line. Awarded a yellow card as Wales get a penalty try. Provided a new role as a line out jumper at the back. Spilt the ball after 47 minute re-start. Didnt have the best game to build on his MOTM performance v Italy, but put in strong hits around the pitch. Off for Alex Coles (72)