England left with plenty to work on after Wales rise to the occasion | Robert Kitson


Gatland’s team show their mettle and may yet head to the World Cup as Europe’s team to beat after exposing big weaknesses in the visitors’ gameplan

Some rugby days are hard to beat. Saturday was one of them, particularly for those with Welsh blood pulsing through their veins.

In terms of gladiatorial combat, passion, fellowship and emotion, it is hard to imagine a more vivid piece of Six Nations theatre. The Welsh Rugby Union’s pre-match entertainment would impress even PT Barnum nowadays.

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