‘Two best, two worst’ from England’s defeat against Wales
Rugby NewsSaturday, 17 August 2019 at 17:48
Wales bounced back from defeat last week at Twickenham to beat England in Cardiff - but who stood out for both sides for the right and wrong reasons?
BEST PLAYERS:
WALES: Dan Biggar
No Anscombe, no problem. His quick thinking for the tap penalty in the 32nd minute caught England unaware and moments later followed it with a sensational crossfield kick for George North. Man of the match.
ENGLAND: Lewis Ludlam
Put in a couple of thumping tackles, 18 to be exact, but as Wales got on top at the breakdown he could do little to stop it.
WORST PLAYERS:
WALES: Leigh Halfpenny
A late change for Liam Williams who pulled up with a tight hamstring. Having not played since last November, it was an understandably rusty turn for a normally safe pair of hands, but he kicked the penalty goal that helped to seal it for Wales.
ENGLAND: Joe Cokanasiga
Not used enough going forward and missed two tackles going the other way. Overall, he was well marshalled by the Wales defence. Naive on occasions.
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