{"id":51060,"date":"2021-02-23T16:41:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T16:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=51060"},"modified":"2021-07-02T12:58:35","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T11:58:35","slug":"wales-beating-england-at-rugby-a-recent-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/02\/23\/wales-beating-england-at-rugby-a-recent-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Wales beating England at rugby: a recent history"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ahead of their Six Nations meeting at the Principality, we recall five iconic Welsh victories <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>1999 Five Nations Championship: Wales 32-31 England (Wembley Stadium)<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The last ever game of the Five Nations, held in Wembley Stadium because the Millennium is not yet built. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England are hunting a Grand Slam title and only Wales stand in their way. Wales have not beaten England for six years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England score from open play four minutes in. Two more tries extend their lead but <strong>Neil Jenkins <\/strong>slots six penalties for Wales in the first half, keeping them in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales trail 18-25 at half-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick start to the second half sees <strong>Shane Howarth<\/strong> finish neatly in the corner for Wales after penetrating charges from <strong>Colin Charvis<\/strong> and <strong>Scott Quinnell<\/strong>, but two penalties from Jonny Wilkinson restore England\u2019s lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>60 minutes in, Jason Leonard is shown a yellow card. He stays on the field because the 10-minute sin bin has not been introduced yet \u2013 penalty only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 83 minutes on the clock, Wales have a line-out on England\u2019s 22. Three men in the line, they take it off the top and spin the ball out to <strong>Scott Gibbs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gibbs steps, steps and steps again to stroll over the English try line. Jenkins converts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;He&#8217;s like the leader of a buffalo stampede&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong>Bill McLaren on Scott Gibbs, 1999<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Americans remember where they were when JFK was shot. Welsh people remember where they were when Gibbs scored that try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"Scott Gibbs try at Wembley in 1999!  | Guinness Six Nations\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/omnesnYlbfI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"Scott Gibbs try at Wembley in 1999!  | Guinness Six Nations\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/omnesnYlbfI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>2005 Six Nations Championship: Wales 11-9 England (Millennium Stadium)<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the opening weekend of the tournament and Wales are looking to beat the world champions in Cardiff for the first time in 12 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Captain <strong>Gareth Thomas<\/strong> is playing fantastic rugby and <strong>Gavin Henson<\/strong> makes his Six Nations debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 10 minutes the English lineout is not firing. Following a third lost throw, <strong>Shane Williams<\/strong> makes England pay with a trademark finish in the corner, his first ever try against England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England second row Danny Grewcock is shown a yellow card for \u201creckless use of the boot\u201d on <strong>Dwayne Peel\u2019<\/strong>s face. <strong>Gareth Thomas<\/strong> joins him in the sin bin after racing over to inflict retribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales lead 8-3 at half-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"539\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash.jpg 810w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash-770x512.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash.jpg 810w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash-770x512.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gareth-Thomas-clash-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Gareth Thomas weighs in<\/strong> (Credit: Walesonline)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The England pack comes out firing for the second half and steadily gain the upper hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 10 minutes to go, England slot a penalty, taking the lead for the first time. 8-9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales win a penalty 45 metres out, close to the right-hand touchline. It is a big kick even by today\u2019s standards. Step forward Gavin Henson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On his debut, with shaved legs, Henson slots a monstrous kick and clinches victory for Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cIt&#8217;s difficult to get across how much class he has &#8211; he&#8217;s majestic.\u201d<\/p><cite><strong>Jeremy Guscott on Gavin Henson, 2005<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s England\u2019s first defeat in the opening game of a Championship since 1998. Henson becomes a Welsh legend in one game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"472\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/gavin-henson-kick.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/gavin-henson-kick.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/gavin-henson-kick-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/gavin-henson-kick-293x225.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/gavin-henson-kick.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/gavin-henson-kick.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/gavin-henson-kick-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/gavin-henson-kick-293x225.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Gavin Henson seals the win (Credit: Walesonline)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>2008 Six Nations Championship: England 19-26 Wales (Twickenham)<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is <strong>Warren Gatland\u2019s<\/strong> first game as Wales head coach and the task he faces is big \u2013 Wales have not won at Twickenham for 20 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gatland names 13 Ospreys in his starting line-up, Cardiff backrower <strong>Martyn Williams<\/strong> is one of the exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"410\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gatland-2008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gatland-2008.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gatland-2008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gatland-2008-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gatland-2008-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gatland-2008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gatland-2008.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gatland-2008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gatland-2008-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Gatland-2008-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>A fresh faced Warren Gatland (Credit: Walesonline)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>England dominate the first half from Jonny Wilkinson\u2019s boot and Toby Flood combines with Lesley Vainikolo to score under the posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>James Hook<\/strong> kicks two penalties but Wales trail 16-6 at half-time. They have been dominated at the breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A shift in momentum is needed but a forlorn attempt by <strong>Shane Williams<\/strong> to break from his own line results in another penalty kick for England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales have nothing to lose and begin to find some fluency in play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Wilkinson-2008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Wilkinson-2008.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Wilkinson-2008-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Wilkinson-2008-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Wilkinson-2008-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Wilkinson-2008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Wilkinson-2008.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Wilkinson-2008-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Wilkinson-2008-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Wilkinson-2008-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Jonny Wilkinson looks on (Credit: BBC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>James Haskell concedes a penalty, and another quickly follows. Hook converts both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England had started Wilkinson at 10 with Flood at inside centre and now bring Cipriani on at 13 to replace an injured Mike Tindall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England\u2019s dominance dissolves and a dreadful pass from Wilkson to Cipriani gives Wales the attacking opportunity they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Off the back of the ensuing scrum, Hook waltzes past three tacklers and offloads to<strong> Lee Byrne<\/strong> who scores easily. Hook\u2019s conversion makes it 19-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"484\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Lee-Byrne-still.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Lee-Byrne-still.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Lee-Byrne-still-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Lee-Byrne-still-293x231.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Lee-Byrne-still.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Lee-Byrne-still.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Lee-Byrne-still-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Lee-Byrne-still-293x231.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Lee Byrne scores for Wales (Credit: Walesonline)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moments later, <strong>Mike Phillips<\/strong> charges down a poor clearance kick from England\u2019s half. <strong>Gethin Jenkins<\/strong> tidies up and Phillips finishes in the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hook puts Wales seven points clear and is named man-of-the-match. Warrenball is born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;Oh England what have you done! And Wales &#8211; what are you doing!&#8221;<\/p><cite><strong>Eddie Butler, 2008<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>2013 Six Nations Championship: Wales 30-3 England (Millennium Stadium)<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete performance. Gatland is skiving ahead of his spell as Lions head coach so <strong>Rob Howley<\/strong> is in charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales have lost their last five matches in Cardiff and been dismantled by Ireland in the first half of their last fixture. They need to win by seven points to leapfrog England in the Six Nations table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England are chasing a Grand Slam and soaring after beating world champions New Zealand in the autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inevitable <strong>Leigh Halfpenny<\/strong> slots six points early on before Farrell\u2019s first chance hits the post and dribbles over the crossbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales dominate England at the scrum, who are losing 9-3 by half-time. England are closer on the scoreboard than they are on the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-770x522.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-293x199.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-1400x949.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013.jpg 1810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-770x522.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-293x199.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013-1400x949.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Halfpenny-2013.jpg 1810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Leigh Halfpenny slots a kick (Credit: Walesonline)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the break, Wales pound England for 23 phases and snatch another three points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 23 minutes to go, a turnover on the halfway line followed by quick hands to <strong>Alex Cuthbert <\/strong>sees him skin Mike Brown on the wing and score in the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 minutes later, a filthy dummy and offload from <strong>Justin Tipuric<\/strong> sees Cuthbert finish again in similar fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England look shell-shocked and the game ends as Wales\u2019 biggest win over England since 1905. Not even Rob Howley would have bet on that result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"425\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Cuthbert-wru.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Cuthbert-wru.jpg 677w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Cuthbert-wru-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Cuthbert-wru-293x184.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Cuthbert-wru.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Cuthbert-wru.jpg 677w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Cuthbert-wru-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Cuthbert-wru-293x184.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Alex Cuthbert scores (Credit: Huw Evans Picture Agency)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>2015 Rugby World Cup: England 25-28 Wales (Twickenham)<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuart Lancaster has dropped George Ford for Owen Farrell and rugby league convert Sam Burgess starts with Brad Barritt in the centres. England want to play direct rugby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jamie Roberts<\/strong> and <strong>Scott Williams<\/strong> start in the centres for Wales, Williams&#8217; technical ability looking to offset Burgess\u2019 battering ram approach. A top-form <strong>Dan Biggar<\/strong> starts at fly-half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"408\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/burgess-tackled-by-williams.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/burgess-tackled-by-williams.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/burgess-tackled-by-williams-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/burgess-tackled-by-williams-293x194.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/burgess-tackled-by-williams.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/burgess-tackled-by-williams.jpg 615w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/burgess-tackled-by-williams-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/burgess-tackled-by-williams-293x194.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Sam Burgess is tackled by Scott Williams (Credit: Walesonline)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a frenetic opening England begin to take control, benefiting from a disorganised Welsh set piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A series of penalties and a Jonny May try see England enter the second half 16-9 up. Biggar and Farrell are kicking like demons and neither has missed yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>63 minutes in, trouble for Wales as <strong>Scott Williams<\/strong> goes off on a stretcher. <strong>Alex Cuthbert<\/strong> comes on at wing and <strong>George North<\/strong> moves to centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three minutes later, disaster as <strong>Hallam Amos<\/strong> and <strong>Liam Williams<\/strong> are down. <strong>Lloyd Williams <\/strong>replaces Amos and <strong>Rhys Priestland<\/strong> replaces Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales are playing a winger at centre, a scrum-half on the wing and a fly-half at full-back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Five minutes later the ball is spun out to Lloyd Williams who has space to run into. He runs down the line, looks up and spots space infield. With his left foot, he produces a perfectly weighted cross-field kick that fellow scrum-half <strong>Gareth Davies <\/strong>collects before sliding under the English posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a try that could not possibly have been rehearsed. Crystalline teamwork and skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-770x432.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-2048x1149.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-293x164.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-1400x785.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-770x432.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-2048x1149.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-293x164.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Davies-scrum-hald-try-still-1400x785.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Gareth Davies finishes under the posts (Credit: Walesonline)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Robshaw, who we now know has a penchant for making questionable decisions, declines a kick for the posts to draw the game and Wales go on to win. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>England become the first World Cup hosts to fail to make it out of the group stages. 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