Summary

  • Pool A result: England 25-28 Wales

  • G Davies try, Biggar 7 pens & 1 con for Wales

  • May try, Farrell 5 pens, 1 DG, 1 con for England

  • Wales lose Scott and Liam Williams, and Amos to injury

Live Reporting

Aimee Lewis

  1. Rob Jones
    Former Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    That is another big worry for Wales. That scrum went back at a rate of knots. Psychologically, it is a tough one to work your way back from. Dan Cole seems to be having the better of Gethin Jenkins. The whole front row are struggling.

  2. Penalty - Farrell

    England 9-6 Wales

    England surging forward at the scrum, the Welsh retreating, and the referee has no option to give a short, sharp shrill in Stuart Lancaster men's favour. The set-pieces a worry for Wales.

    Owen Farrell in front of the posts and it's a free lunch for the outside-half. 

    Owen FarrellReuters

  3. England 6-6 Wales

    It was a Dan Lydiate tackle which sparked the kerfuffle, but the referee Jeromes Garces says the tackle was fine. "You just focus on the game," the referee tells the two captains. 

    It'll be put-in at the scrum for England and the crowd are roaring. Wales' 20,000 fans sing "Wales! Wales!" A crackling atmosphere. 

  4. Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 live

    This will be pre-planned. Anything kicks off, everyone gets in there. That is potentially why Mike Brown has run 30 yards to strike up a few handbags.

  5. England 6-6 Wales

    Hang on, hang on, we've rolled back to the 1970s... players surrounding each other, there's pushing and shoving, Mike Brown directing verbal arrows towards a Welsh shirt and before he knows it the full-back is surrounded by dragons breathing fire. 

  6. England 6-6 Wales

    For all of England's superior attacking stats, already they've given away four penalties, all for infringements at the breakdown.

    Brad BarrittReuters

  7. England 6-6 Wales

    A flick back by George North falls into the arms of Billy Vunipola. England with possession again. Ben Youngs turns the Welshmen on their heels, kicking to touch, and the Welsh line-out is struggling. The ball nicked from Alun Wyn Jones. England rumbling. 

  8. England 6-6 Wales

    Sublime kick-and-chase by Dan Bigger, the master of that tactic. The outside-half chips ahead again, but is brought down to the turf by Tom Youngs. England will have line-out on their own 22 - and this time Geoff Parling jumps higher than everyone else to secure sturdy ball. 

  9. Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 live

    Big-match temperament from Owen Farrell. England had lost some shape but he steps in behind and calms everything down. That is the proof of just how big this game is.

  10. Drop-goal - Farrell

    England 6-6 Wales

    Ben Youngs, snapping and sniping around the fringes, spots a gap and is nearly through... England creeping ever closer to Wales' 22 but they're being pushed back. Never mind, there's always the drop-goal. Owen Farrell standing 35m back - and somehow the ball sails over. Just. Audacious. 

  11. Rob Jones
    Former Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    The pressure doesn't seem to be coming through the way Biggar is kicking. Both have been right down the centre.

    Dan BiggarReuters

  12. Penalty - Biggar

    England 3-6 Wales

    Dan Biggar, the Rafael Nadal of the rugby world, a fidgety routine - running his hand through his hair, puffing his chest, but it works. Masterful kicking.   

  13. England 3-3 Wales

    Dan Biggar with the up-and-under, the ball goes to the moon and back, but Mike Brown peerless under the high ball. Dan Cole, though, is caught with his hand on the ball at the breakdown. You're not supposed to do that, sir. Another chance for Dan Biggar. 

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  15. England 3-3 Wales

    The two teams are level after the opening 10 minutes, but England have enjoyed more possession and territory.

    They're also ahead 78-6 on metres gained and 19-4 on carries.

    Wales on the front-foot now, though, creeping into England's 22 and Dan Biggar opts for the drop-goal, but it wobbles wide. 

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  16. Rob Jones
    Former Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    That is no more than England deserve. The lineout hasn't quite functioned but they have got the better of the Welsh eight at the scrum at the moment.

  17. Penalty - Farrell

    England 3-3 Wales

    Owen Farrel 5m or so inside the Wales half, but the outside-half kicks with a sniper's calm and it's a wonderful effort. 

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  18. England 0-3 Wales

    Brilliantly defended by Wales, Dan Lydiate chopping at the ankles. But both teams are struggling with the line-out. Scott Williams with the wonky throw and it's a nervy start for Warren Gatland's men. Wales subsequently penalised at the scrum, too, which will give Owen Farrell a chance to test his radar. 

  19. Matt Dawson
    2003 World Cup winner on BBC Radio 5 live

    If England get through the phases by getting those big men in and create quick ball, that is where the overlaps are happening.

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  20. Rob Jones
    Former Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    That is some good play by England. They were looking to get the ball wide. Whenever Mike Brown gets the ball he looks to make something happen. Wales have been caught a couple of times.