Wales vs England LIVE: Rugby World Cup warm-up result and reaction from Cardiff

England began their final phase of Rugby World Cup preparation in horribly underwhelming fashion as Wales sent them spinning to a 20-9 defeat in Cardiff. Second-half tries from Gareth Davies and George North staved off a fifth successive home loss for Wales as England boss Steve Borthwick was given plenty to ponder less than 48 hours before he names his World Cup squad. Few players left lasting impressions, although there were some impressive moments from fly-half Marcus Smith and No 8 Alex Dombrandt, with Wales responding superbly to a three-point interval deficit. England were abysmal with their ball retention, conceding a colossal 22 turnovers, and Wales did not require a second invitation to capitalise. Full-back Leigh Halfpenny marked his 100th cap by converting both tries and kicking two penalties, with Smith kicking England’s points through three first-half penalties. England’s opening World Cup game against Argentina is just five weeks away, yet Borthwick will not be reaching for any panic button with three warm-up fixtures still to come on the August schedule. For Wales, it was a significant confidence-booster following a fifth-placed finish in last season’s Six Nations as they recorded just a third win from the last 11 Tests. Relive the clash below: Wales vs England Rugby World Cup warm-up – latest updates TRY! WALES 20-9 England (George North try, 59 minutes) TRY! WALES 13-9 England (Gareth Davies try, 48 minutes) HALF TIME: WALES 6-9 ENGLAND KICK OFF! England coach Steve Borthwick announces his World Cup squad on Monday, meaning his players have one final chance to impress TEAM NEWS: Back-rower Jac Morgan captain Wales for the first time as Leigh Halfpenny wins his 100th cap TEAM NEWS: Marcus Smith starts at fly-half with fellow Harlequin Danny Care at scrum-half as Tom Pearson debuts in the back row Steve Borthwick reacts after England’s defeat 20:10 , Harry Latham-Coyle ‘I think that, before the game, I wanted to see the foundations of our game. One of the key areas was the attack – in that first half we created a load of opportunities in the 22 and in test rugby you’ve got to score when you are there. We came away with three penalties and weren’t able to create any scoreboard pressure. It’s one of the big takeaways from it. In the first half, our set-piece was strong. But in the second half, both of those areas faltered. ‘Ultimately, it was a lot of handling errors and errors in contact. Our breakdown was good against a team that jackal a lot, but the handling errors cost us. We couldn’t maintain pressure. There are areas to work on. To create that many entries into the 22 is a step forward from where we are but what we need to do is convert those opportunities. ‘Over the coming weeks, the team will start to sharpen up. From my point of view, I am looiing forward to announcing the squad on Monday and the test at Twickenham against Wales on Saturday.Before the game, I was pretty clear on my squad selection but I’ll reflect on this game. ‘The game today informs many different elements. It is another step for us as we build forward. I have spoken to the team and everyone knew that turnovers [cost us], and the count I saw was 21 to 9 – it’s very difficult to win tests with that turnover count. ‘I will speak to all the players tomorrow morning and inform them of selection.’ Warren Gatland speaks to Amazon Prime after Wales beat England 19:47 , Harry Latham-Coyle ‘I was a little bit apprehensive this morning because I wasn’t quite sure how things were going to go. I was looking for a performance and it was a good start today. It was the performance I was more interested in and I thought those guys put in a performance today. The last 20 minutes we looked comfortable. ‘We wanted a bit more linespeed. In that first half, we probably weren’t quick enough coming off the line. We slowed some of their momentum well, started that second half with some pace and intensity in that first ten minutes. It was a pleasing start – I thought we defended well, Aaron Wainwright was excellent, Jac Morgan excellent, the second row. The scrum was a bit messy, so we’ll need some clarification on that. I thought young Sam Costelow grew into the game as it went on and he’ll learn from that. ‘One of the things about test match rugby is you can’t coach experience. You’ve got to learn it out there.’ Leigh Halfpenny reacts to the Welsh win 19:44 , Harry Latham-Coyle ‘It’s been a special week,’ the centurion tells Amazon Prime. ‘All thanks to the whole group, players, staff. They’ve made it a real special occasion and I can’t thank them enough. Special mention to the boys winning first caps as well. We’re delighted to get the win. ‘It’s beyond my wildest dreams. The dream was to play for Wales, to get one cap, let alone this. It hasn’t quite sunk in to be honest. It’s been a journey.’ FT: Wales 20-9 England 19:40 , Harry Latham-Coyle England never got going in the second half but the first 40 might frustrate Borthwick more – a series of mishaps inside the Welsh 22 prevented his side capitalising on their territorial dominance. Some clunkiness might have been expected given the make-up of the side and this being a first hit-out of the summer, but too many of England’s errors were basic in nature. FT: Wales 20-9 England 19:34 , Harry Latham-Coyle A performance that will really encourage Warren Gatland, that, his Welsh side scoring 14 unanswered second half points to put a slipshod England away. Few in English white emerge in credit – which might make Steve Borthwick’s job of narrowing down his squad to a group of 33 to travel to the World Cup a little easier. Borthwick and his coaches convene for a final selection meeting tonight. FULL TIME! WALES 20-9 ENGLAND 19:30 , Harry Latham-Coyle Wales 20-9 England, 80 minutes 19:29 , Harry Latham-Coyle But the England maul goes nowhere and Tom Willis fumbles on the floor. That’ll be that! Wales 20-9 England, 79 minutes 19:29 , Harry Latham-Coyle England can launch a final offensive from the fringes of the Welsh 22. Tom Willis is stood up by Dan Biggar and does rather well to wrestle through the fly-half’s choke tackle to the floor. Tom Pearson drops a shoulder into Biggar on the deck, drawing a few boos from the stands – but the penalty is England’s, and poked into the right corner. Wales 20-9 England, 77 minutes 19:27 , Harry Latham-Coyle Jac Morgan is named the player of the match, a popular choice and a just one, too, after a standout performance from the Welsh skipper. England’s inaccuracy strikes again at the scrum, the ball popping free far sooner than the visiting pack would’ve liked. A fly-hack ahead briefly threatens danger but Wales make a hasty retreat to smother it. Wales 20-9 England, 75 minutes 19:25 , Harry Latham-Coyle Can England salvage anything from a performance that was sloppy in the first half and has been shoddy in the second? They’ll have to go from deep, Theo Dan throwing a lineout inside his own 22. Jack van Poortvliet goes to the air, with Joe Marchant a willing greyhound after the hare. Louis Rees-Zammit is hauled down by the chasing centre-cum-wing, losing control of the ball as he hits the deck. England’s scrum just inside their own half. NO TRY! Wales 20-9 England, 75 minutes 19:23 , Harry Latham-Coyle Not quite! On first view it looks good for Rees-Zammit, but the officials conclude he hasn’t quite grounded cleanly after an extended look at the footage. Dan Biggar produces a doubting tilt of the head as Nic Berry informs him – it was mighty tight! Wales 20-9 England, 74 minutes 19:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle Wales create room on the right, Louis Rees-Zammit chipping and chasing…and beating Freddie Steward to the bouncing ball! But has he managed to ground before going dead in-goal… Wales 20-9 England, 73 minutes 19:17 , Harry Latham-Coyle But England’s accuract again lets them down, teh ball ending up back in Welsh hands having sprung free from a messy muddle of a midfield ruck. England have it back after the latest Welsh kick, Theo Dan showing off his acceleration as he hurries towards the defensive line. A tackler sprawls away as Dan takes contact – and so, frustratingly for the England hooker, does the ball. Wales 20-9 England, 72 minutes 19:15 , Harry Latham-Coyle Wales go through the motions on halfway, happy to kill a bit of clock. Dan Biggar sticks one up, landing it on Max Malins’s head; the wing handles the up-and-under effectively. Jack van Poortvliet sends up a box kick with several white shirts in pursuit. The bounce is kind for Tomos Williams but his offload misplaced, allowing Tom Pearson to collect and rush upfield. Wales 20-9 England, 70 minutes 19:14 , Harry Latham-Coyle Tom Willis shows his muscular manner, writhing and wrestling to make an extra metre or two from the back of the scrum to create space for a hooked Jack van Poortvliet clearance. Wales 20-9 England, 69 minutes 19:12 , Harry Latham-Coyle Outstanding defensive work from Tom Pearson! A Welsh maul looks set to peel away into a softer section of the English fringe defence but Pearson halts them almost single-handedly, getting low to drive through on to the ball and locking his arms around it. England survive, and clear their bench: Bevan Rodd replaces Ellis Genge and Henry Slade comes on for Joe Cokanasiga, pushing Joe Marchant, perhaps limping slightly, out to the left wing. Wales 20-9 England, 68 minutes 19:10 , Harry Latham-Coyle The Welsh forwards march down into the England 22, following the path taken by Dan Biggar’s punted penalty after the front row had done the job at scrumtime. Another score would surely seal it. Wales 20-9 England, 66 minutes 19:09 , Harry Latham-Coyle A rendition of ‘Cwm Rhondda’ at the Principality with the Welsh fans doing all the singing. Joe Cokanasiga brushes off Rio Dyer’s challenge, the England wing ripping his shirt in the process, but the visitors just can’t put anything together in phase play, the errors continuing to come. Wales 20-9 England, 64 minutes 19:07 , Harry Latham-Coyle But the springy Taine Plumtree pinches Theo Dan’s dart! Wales 20-9 England, 63 minutes 19:06 , Harry Latham-Coyle This performance really will please Warren Gatland, a young side riding the rigours of being second best for most of the first 40 minutes and then coming out with extra intensity and an accuracy England have lacked in this second half. Still time left for a turnaround, though. An England scrum penalty allows them to advance up the right. Wales 20-9 England, 62 minutes 19:03 , Harry Latham-Coyle Magnificent cover defence from Freddie Steward and Ellis Genge! It’s nearly a dream first touch for Grady, an emasculating swat of Max Malins as he picks and drives from 15 out and the replacement centre seems a certainty to score in the corner. But Steward wraps the legs as he attacks the ankles, rolling Grady towards touch and allowing Genge to provide the requisite biff to force him fully on to the chalk before a try-scoring arm can be extended. Wales 20-9 England, 61 minutes 19:01 , Harry Latham-Coyle England go again to their bench, George Ford replacing Marcus Smith at fly-half. But the Principality crowd are starting to roar, Mason Grady introduced as Wales begin to build again. TRY! WALES 20-9 England (George North try, 59 minutes) 18:58 , Harry Latham-Coyle George North shimmies past Jack van Poortvliet and flops over under the posts! England never quite recovered after Biggar’s bobbler caused them all sorts of bother on the left. Wales play with excellent contuinity and edge ever closer, Tomos Williams picking his moment to spread it wider and find his centre. Van Poortvliet is left out of the line on his lonesome and all too easily sent away with a matador’s flick of the cape. The conversion is simple. Wales 13-9 England, 56 minutes 18:57 , Harry Latham-Coyle All of those changes have just disrupted the rhythm of a contest that was starting to bubble. Better! Wales play to width on the left and Dan Biggar’s intelligent grubber is gathered by Leigh Halfpenny! Wales 13-9 England, 56 minutes 18:55 , Harry Latham-Coyle Sinckler and Dan’s first involvement is at the latest failed scrum, with England pinged. Those set pieces haven’t been pretty today – unlike this Welsh score. Wales 13-9 England, 55 minutes 18:54 , Harry Latham-Coyle A couple more debuts for England: Tom Willis replaces Alex Dombrandt, with 30 minutes to try and steal a spot as Billy Vunipola’s back-up, while Theo Dan is on for Jamie Blamire, who had an up-and-down day. Kyle Sinckler is on, too, for Will Stuart. Wales replace their half-backs, Dan Biggar getting a roar as he strides out alongside Tomos Williams. Gareth Davies and Sam Costelow depart, with the first-time starter getting a hug and a pat on the head from Biggar as the veteran steps in at fly-half. Wales 13-9 England, 54 minutes 18:52 , Harry Latham-Coyle Joe Marchant arrives on Marcus Smith’s inside with ideal timing, Smith’s flat flip putting him into a gap. But Smith knocks on in the next phase to grant Wales another reprieve. Wales 13-9 England, 53 minutes 18:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle Charge down! Jack van Poortvlier blocks an attempted clearance from Sam Costelow, his former Leicester academy half-back partner, but can’t quite spot the spinning ball, running five yards in the wrong direction and allowing Wales to recover and smother. Wales clear up to their own ten-metre but fail to find touch. Wales 13-9 England, 52 minutes 18:49 , Harry Latham-Coyle What a hit from Jac Morgan! Picture perfect technique from the flanker, stopping opposite number Tom Pearson in his tracks as the flanker tries to hit a locomotive line and dumping the debutant on his back. Wales 13-9 England, 50 minutes 18:48 , Harry Latham-Coyle Wales swap props: Corey Domachowski and Kieron Assiratti have put themselves about on debut and take leave; Nicky Smith steps in for Domachowski while Henry Thomas, once of England, earns a second international debut. In fact, here’s Wales’ other debutant, too – Taine Plumtree replaces Christ Tshiunza. England answer with a switch of their own, Danny Care off, Jack van Poortvliet on. TRY! WALES 13-9 England (Gareth Davies try, 48 minutes) 18:44 , Harry Latham-Coyle A brilliant Welsh score! The first try of the match and it is a beauty. Give the credit to Aaron Wainwright, lurking on the right after that maul and spying an out-matched Danny Care in front of him. Sam Costelow finds the number eight with a cross-kick, with Wainwright able to ride Care’s challenge and free the arms to Jac Morgan. The openside weaves between four English defenders and produces an offload of his own, Gareth Davies providing support and forcing his way over under pressure from Joe Cokanasiga. Leigh Halfpenny adds the extra two and Wales, for the first time this evening, are in front. Wales 6-9 England, 47 minutes 18:43 , Harry Latham-Coyle Joy at scrum time for the Welsh front row, with England deemed to have caused the latest collapse. Wales into England’s half via Sam Costelow’s boot. Another penalty Wales’ way, this time for England’s sacking of a maul. Wales 6-9 England, 46 minutes 18:42 , Harry Latham-Coyle Gareth Davies is the latest to watch the ball fall from the Principality roof, the scrum-half covering smartly. In a rarity, Freddie Steward makes a mess of his next high claim, and Wales spread it under knock-on advantage. Rio Dyer tries to out-kick Joe Marchant and Max Malins but runs out of room, looking quizically at Nic Berry as the referee says that advantage was over. Or not, in fact – Berry does eventually bring the players back for a scrum. An England change, and perhaps an intriguing one with Monday’s announcement in mind – Jonny Hill and David Ribbans may be jostling for one final lock slot. The former replaces the latter. Wales 6-9 England, 44 minutes 18:39 , Harry Latham-Coyle Tom Pearson introduces himself brusquely to Max Llewelyn, a cobblestone shoulder sending the centre spinning in a double-tackle. Wales kick up towards the England 22, from where Freddie Steward runs it back. Wales 6-9 England, 42 minutes 18:37 , Harry Latham-Coyle But England fail to make the most of that early territory, and Marcus Smith is soon forced to drop back in the pocket and release an up-and-under…which also ends up in English hands. Smith says how about another, Joe Cokanasiga up in pursuit…but Sam Costelow this time securely beneath it. Wales 6-9 England, 41 minutes 18:36 , Harry Latham-Coyle A slightly shallow Welsh clearance lands in the hands of Max Malins, spinning and tumbling out of a tackle 35 metres from the hosts’ line. Wales 6-9 England, second half 18:35 , Harry Latham-Coyle And here come the visitors, Ellis Genge out leading the way. Marcus Smith will get things back underway. HT: Wales 6-9 England 18:34 , Harry Latham-Coyle Of those potentially pressing for a place in England’s World Cup squad (named on Monday), you’d say that Lewis Ludlam and Joe Marchant have done their chances no harm, while Joe Cokanasiga and Guy Porter have maybe not had the performance they’d have liked so far. Still, another half of rugby yet to go before Steve Borthwick gathers his coaches in a Cardiff hotel boardroom tonight to turn pencil to pen. Wales are back out there, ready to go. HT: Wales 6-9 England 18:27 , Harry Latham-Coyle England will feel disappointed that their lead is only three points, dominating the territorial battle in that first 40 but repeatedly fluffing their lines inside the Welsh 22. The home side have rallied well when required but are struggling defensively out wide, while England have had the better of things in the air to build positionally through the boot. A series of scrum resets sapped the energy of the half a bit, with England’s ascendancy in that regard also cause for optimism for Steve Borthwick – though it should be noted that this could well be his first choice propping pair in France. Still, that margin really is slim, and you’d fancy Wales to be a bit better after a half-time orange or two. HALF TIME: WALES 6-9 ENGLAND 18:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle PENALTY! Wales 6-9 ENGLAND (Marcus Smith penalty, 43 minutes) 18:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle England take a narrow half time lead. Wales 6-6 England, 41 minutes 18:20 , Harry Latham-Coyle England’s props force a penalty out of their Welsh counterparts. Joe Marchant is unhappy that George North’s extended fingers deny him a chance to hurry on to a flat Marcus Smith pass – but North’s knock was backwards, saving him from a yellow card and a possible penalty try. Back for the scrum penalty, which Smith will aim for goal. Wales 6-6 England, 41 minutes 18:18 , Harry Latham-Coyle Corey Domachowski is then over-eager to put his weight on. A free kick against the debutant loosehead. England opt for, you guessed it, a scrum. Wales 6-6 England, 39 minutes 18:17 , Harry Latham-Coyle Marcus Smith interjects before the front rows can get down and start pushing, making sure Care is aware of the call. A reset keeps the clock ticking towards halftime. Wales 6-6 England, 38 minutes 18:16 , Harry Latham-Coyle What can Wales put together before half-time? They’ve had precious little ball or territory but find themselves level on the scoreboard, their scramble defence just about keeping them in it. Not much, it would seem. Marcus Smith sends up a skier which is knocked on by first Welsh and then English hands. Danny Care will put in to what might be the final scrum of the half, about 15 metres out. Wales 6-6 England, 35 minutes 18:13 , Harry Latham-Coyle England fluff their lines again! A short blast from Nic Berry as England are free kicked for a player leaving the lineout before the ball has been thrown. A basic, basic error and another missed opportunity. Wales 6-6 England, 33 minutes 18:11 , Harry Latham-Coyle The visitors are increasing carving the Welsh edge defence to pieces, though. There’s a suspicion that a wide pass from Joe Marchant to Lewis Ludlam is forward but the flanker is allowed to sprint on, and Louis Rees-Zammit slightly cynically paws at Danny Care’s passing hands to disrupt the scrum-half at the ruck. Penalty to England, again inside the Welsh 22 and hoping to make more of this chance at points. Marchant looks to have hurt himself, but the centre will try to run off his leg issue as Marcus Smith prods into the left corner. Wales 6-6 England, 32 minutes 18:09 , Harry Latham-Coyle And England have another lineout mishap to allow Wales to kick out of their 22. England aren’t making these possessions inside the Welsh red area count. Wales 6-6 England, 31 minutes 18:07 , Harry Latham-Coyle A swap of sides for hooker Jamie Blamire, throwing an England lineout on the opposite touchline 25 metres out. England cut Wales open! Alex Dombrandt bursts free from Ellis Genge’s inside ball. Can Joe Cokanasiga muscle over?… No! Two Welsh tacklers drive him towards touch and Wales again scramble brilliantly. Wales 6-6 England, 30 minutes 18:05 , Harry Latham-Coyle England’s lineout doesn’t quite click and they are a little aimless thereafter. That’s more like it! A skip and a step from Marcus Smith and he puts his ex-Harlequins mate Joe Marchant into space. Leigh Halfpenny gets just enough of the centre’s leg to prevent him cantering beneath the posts and Wales scramble superbly to force an errant toss from Max Malins on the right. Welsh hands are first to the loose ball and they clear their lines. Wales 6-6 England, 27 minutes 18:02 , Harry Latham-Coyle Will Stuart and Dave Ribbans carry in a forthright manner, building some momentum, before England skipper Ellis Genge disrupts the flow with a wayward offload. England go to the boot, then, and draw an error from the Welsh catchers. It’ll be the visitors’ lineout to throw 25 metres out. PENALTY! WALES 6-6 England (Leigh Halfpenny penalty, 26 minutes) 18:01 , Harry Latham-Coyle A second three pointer for Leigh Halfpenny from a virtually identical position as his first. England were cut open all too easily at the back of that lineout, Joe Cokanasiga and Jamie Blamire both, perhaps, guilty of stalling to leave space for Rees-Zammit to hurry on to an inside ball. Wales 3-6 England, 24 minutes 17:59 , Harry Latham-Coyle Louis Rees-Zammit scorches through! A lovely inside ball to the wing and he’s dragged down a few metres short. Lewis Ludlam gets hands on the ball but can’t quite snare it. Wales continue, Rio Dyer screaming for it in space on the left but never found. England eventually nick breakdown ball – but not before straying offside. Wales 3-6 England, 23 minutes 17:58 , Harry Latham-Coyle Wales punt to the fringes of England’s 22. Wales 3-6 England, 21 minutes 17:57 , Harry Latham-Coyle Wales get their scrum engagmeent spot on this time, starting to put the pressure on as Gareth Davies extracts. Christ Tshiunza flicks deftly for a teammate, shifting the point of attack at the line, but Leigh Halfpenny is a sitting duck for two England tacklers as Wales try to play out the back. An English infringement draws the outstretched arm of advantage. Nic Berry soon whistles for the penalty as a Sam Costelow chip comes to nothing. Wales 3-6 England, 20 minutes 17:54 , Harry Latham-Coyle Joe Cokanasiga then makes a hash of his aerial effort, under limited pressure but letting Sam Costelow’s high hoist slip through his fingers. Not the tidiest of starts from England’s wing behemoth. Wales 3-6 England, 19 minutes 17:53 , Harry Latham-Coyle Ellis Genge and Corey Domachowski meet meatily on the left edge of the Welsh defence, loosehead into loosehead. A score draw. Engalnd kick but the Welsh backfield is appropriately resourced. PENALTY! WALES 3-6 England (Leigh Halfpenny penalty, 17 minutes) 17:51 , Harry Latham-Coyle Wales are up and running. Leigh Halfpenny bisects them from just left of centre. Wales 0-6 England, 16 minutes 17:50 , Harry Latham-Coyle Better from Wales, with Sam Costelow attacking the line and causing issues! Costelow frees Elliot Dee, who is rather biffed into by Ellis Genge making a vital cover tackle. England have been pushing the offside line throughout this opening quarter and stray past it a couple of phases later. Leigh Halfpenny removes his scrum cap as the tee is trotted out. Wales 0-6 England, 15 minutes 17:49 , Harry Latham-Coyle David Ribbans almost takes a tumble as Rio Dyer brushes the lock’s legs as Ellis Genge hoists him aloft to claim the latest Welsh restart, the wing doing well to withdraw and avoid a more serious incident. England clear up towards halfway with Max Malins contesting but unable to win back clean possession. PENALTY! Wales 0-6 ENGLAND (Marcus Smith penalty, 14 minutes) 17:47 , Harry Latham-Coyle Safely popped through. England double their advantage. Wales 0-3 England, 12 minutes 17:47 , Harry Latham-Coyle And it is Wales again prompting the referee’s whistle, Nic Berry clearly not keen for any messing around on engagement. This should be three more for Marcus Smith. Wales 0-3 England, 11 minutes 17:46 , Harry Latham-Coyle England’s pod of carriers get themselves in a muddle, though, another fumble in advanced territory ending what looked a promising period inside the Wales 22. Back down for another bit of scrum-time heave-ho. Wales 0-3 England, 10 minutes 17:44 , Harry Latham-Coyle A first look at Tom Pearson on the rumble, the ball popping into his hands from Joe Cokanasiga’s loose carry. The big back rower, so impressive for London Irish last year, makes metres up the middle. Patience from England, working the phases inside the Wales 22. Wales 0-3 England, 9 minutes 17:43 , Harry Latham-Coyle Good again from Lewis Ludlam on kick receipt, bashing past a Welshman. Danny Care’s clearance is flighted slightly too close to the touchline but Max Malins manages to paw it back infield. Malins’s pat went forward, giving Wales advantage with which to explore. Domachowski carries firmly buyt Joe Marchant catches Leigh Halfpenny behind the gainline and Wales are pinged at the resulting breakdown. Sharp defence from Marchant, battling for one of those final few places in England’s World Cup squad. PENALTY! Wales 0-3 ENGLAND (Marcus Smith penalty, 8 minutes) 17:42 , Harry Latham-Coyle Straight and true. England on the board first via their fly-half’s right boot. Wales 0-0 England, 7 minutes 17:41 , Harry Latham-Coyle Down goes the scrum…England penalty! Nic Berry has a chat with new man Dee but it looks like it was Corey Domachowski picked up for going straight to floor. Marcus Smith will go for goal from just short of halfway… Wales 0-0 England, 6 minutes 17:40 , Harry Latham-Coyle Oh no. Ryan Elias’s calf is still bothering him, and it looks like this is it for his participation this evening. Yep, here comes Elliot Dee from the bench – another hooking worry for Wales having already lost Ken Owens this summer. Fingers crossed it’s only a minor tweak. Wales 0-0 England, 5 minutes 17:39 , Harry Latham-Coyle Sharp hands on the right put Max Malins into space, but another untimely handling error ends England’s chances ten metres out. Marcus Smith shimmies free of a couple of would-be tacklers to get back to the Wales ten-metre line after a clearance, but Guy Porter shells a simple pass. England inaccurate so far, but showing some early threat in attack. Wales 0-0 England, 4 minutes 17:38 , Harry Latham-Coyle A couple of inevitable resets, Nic Berry giving his demands to the new Welsh prop pair and their England counterparts. Stable at the third attempt, with Gareth Davies waiting to feed and then passing from the base to let Sam Costelow clear. A half-break from Freddie Steward! Lively counter-attacking from the England full-back and the visitors are back towards the 22. Wales 0-0 England, 3 minutes 17:35 , Harry Latham-Coyle A first chacne for an England attack and a first sighting of big Joe Cokanasiga, bashing into the Welsh midfield defence off his wing. George Martin follows up around the corner, but his handling is imprecise and a fumble on the floor means Wales will have a scrum. Wales 0-0 England, 2 minutes 17:34 , Harry Latham-Coyle A Welsh blocking line draws the first blast of Nic Berry’s whistle, a retreating player penalised after Danny Care had box kicked again. Ryan Elias receives a bit of treatment on what looks like a sore hamstring as Marcus Smith punts for touch inside the Welsh 22. Wales 0-0 England, 1 minute 17:33 , Harry Latham-Coyle A clean take from Lewis Ludlam, and a bright first carry, too, wriggling free from the first defender. Straight to the air from England, Danny Care hoisting high and letting Leigh Halfpenny do what he does best on cap number 1