Our Wales vs England player ratings… as Wales romped home in a fine second half performance after a controversial first period.
Wales beat England 40-24 to take the Triple Crown in Cardiff on Saturday; the home side were 17-14 up at half time after two controversial tries for Josh Adams and Liam Williams were awarded by French referee Pascal Gauzere.
Anthony Watson replied for England before the break but Ben Youngs’ try is all the visitors could muster in the second half as Kieran Hardy and Cory Hill each scored a try for the home side.
Callum Sheedy’s boot sealed a bonus point win and Wales’ highst points tally of the Six Nations so far, on the back of wins over Ireland and Scotland.
Scroll down for the latest Wales vs England player ratings.
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RUCK’S MAN OF THE MATCH: Taulupe Faletau
Not a typical eye-catching performance but was Faletau was always involved and his contribution of 112 metres from 18 ball carries, plus a huge shift in defence, won’t have gone unnoticed by his team mates.
Wales vs England player ratings:
Wales: Liam Williams – 6
Louis Rees-Zammit – 8
George North – 7
Jonathan Davies – 6
Josh Adams – 7
Dan Biggar – 8
Kieran Hardy – 8
Wyn Jones – 5
Ken Owens – 6
Tomas Francis – 8
Adam Beard – 6
Alun Wyn Jones (capt) – 6
Josh Navidi – 7
Justin Tipuric – 7
Taulupe Faletau – 9
Replacements:
Callum Sheedy – 8
As impressive as you can get from a replacement, made his mark and some important points from the boot.
Willis Halaholo – 6
Limited chance to make an impact but can be happy with his stint.
Other replacements: Elliot Dee, Rhodri Jones, Leon Brown, Cory Hill, James Botham, Gareth Davies.
England:
Elliot Daly – 5
Anthony Watson – 7
Henry Slade – 6
Owen Farrell (capt) – 6
Jonny May – 6
George Ford – 5
Ben Youngs – 6
Mako Vunipola – 6
Jamie George – 6
Kyle Sinckler – 7
Maro Itoje – 6
Jonny Hill – 5
Mark Wilson – 6
Tom Curry – 7
Billy Vunipola – 8
Replacements:
Luke Cowan-Dickie – 6
Ellis Genge – 5
Charlie Ewels – 5
George Martin – 6
Ben Earl – 5
Dan Robson – 5
Other replacements: Will Stuart, Max Malins
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