Maro Itoje's smirk caught on camera after controversial England try

“I’m disappointed with the try,” said Wales coach Wayne Pivac.

“If we had an opportunity to review that try, it probably wouldn’t have been given.”

His opposite number Eddie Jones meanwhile seemed not to have seen it.

Jones said: “I don’t know what you [the questioner] are talking about, mate. You’ll have to ask the referee.”

One fan tweeted: “Watch the overhead replay. Very sneaky bump into Beard as he’s setting himself to jump. No wonder he couldn’t jump. Clear as day Beard gets nudged as he sets himself to jump.”

Another said: “Calculated gamble by Itoje. Knew what he was doing going across Beard to prevent the jump. Good giggle with Genge about getting away with it caught on the replays to. Couldn’t believe his luck.”

We pick four players who we think deserve a chance in the England XV following the unvoncincing win against Wales in the Six Nations.

JOE 5/10: "Steady enough outing after being drafted in for the injured Manu Tuilagi. Kept wales honest in attack but fell off a couple of tackles, in defence."

Replacement: Joe Marchant

Telegraph 5/10: "Not that sharp, spilling one pass from Smith while England were on the move. One very good take from a Youngs’ box kick retained possession but turned over too much ball."

Replacement: Adam Radwan

Rugby Pass: "Secure under Wales’ restarts, Ewels did a lot of the close-range carrying for his team and went very close to claiming the opening try midway through the first half."

Replacement: Joe Launchbury

Telegraph: "Biggest start of his career so far and Wales were better than Italy at slowing down his ruck speed. Box kicks were better, with one low effort working perfectly putting Williams under horrible pressure. Off after 60 minutes."

Replacement: Ben Youngs