England captain Owen Farrell ran extended his hand following Callums Sheedy's laye conversion before returning to position for the final moments of the game.
BBC Wales broadcaster Phil Steele highlighted the gesture, saying: "Hi Owen Farrell, I'm a proud Welshman who’s been involved in our great game as fan, player, teacher, coach and broadcaster for over 50 yrs and I just wanted to say how lovely it was to see you congratulate Callum Sheedy after his final conversion.
"The spirit of rugby personified."
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OWEN FARRELL RUGBY HEROES:
1. Dan Carter
Owen Farrell said: "He is another one who has been incredible over a long period. A record breaking career."
Did you know? Carter revealed that he declined the offer to switch to National Football League (NFL) as a kicker for New England Patriots after The Rugby World Cup in 2015
2. Andrew Johns
He is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.He is widely considered to be one of the greatest players in rugby league history.
DID YOU KNOW? In June 2006, it was announced that Johns would play for the New South Wales cricket side, while still playing rugby league, for its Twenty20 series
3. Darren Lockyer
The rugby league legend was an Australian international and Queensland State representative captain, who played his entire professional career with the Brisbane Broncos. During his 17-year career he set appearance records for his club, state and country, and also set additional all-time records for most National Rugby League appearances, most State of Origin appearances, most games as captain and most tries for the Australian national team.
DID YOU KNOW? Lockyer currently serves as Head of Business Affairs at Mayur Resources, a Brisbane-based energy and minerals company with activities in Papua New Guinea
4. Jonny Wilkinson
Farrell said: “There are so many, but it would have to be Jonny (Wilkinson), simple as that. The consistency he showed throughout his career was incredible, he set a new standard for fly-halves all over the world."
Wilkinson followed principles and teachings to help control his perfectionist tendencies, according to an interview he gave with newspaper in 2009
