Wales tortured at Twickers
4 Aug 2007
England gave their World Cup hopes a boost when they destroyed Wales 62-5 at Twickenham.
This “friendly” (sold to the public as a Test) told us nothing we didn’t know already. England’s pack can match any in the world, but their backs are pretty ordinary. Wales were awful in the Six Nations and judging by today’s effort they’ve spent the off-season improving their tans.
Wales’s pack was understrength, but they will still be embarrassed at how they were pummelled by the Poms. Six of England’s nine tries came from the forwards, who mauled like they were up against local club players called in to help at training.
The tone was set when England scored twice in the opening quarter through No 8 Nick Easter. The first came after a break by scrumhalf Shaun Perry down the blindside and the second from a 5m line-out and subsequent driving maul.
Wilkinson uncharacteristically missed two of his first three shots at goal, including an early penalty, but helped set up England’s third try when he broke two tackles inside Wales’ 22. The forwards cleaned up quickly and second-rower Steve Borthwick barged over. Wilkinson added the conversion and slotted a penalty soon after to make it 22-0.
England’s dominance continued after half-time when Easter was driven over for his hat-trick. Perry then finally claimed one for the backs, although it was the forwards who helped him across.
At this point England were leading 36-0, but Wales hit back when winger Daffyd James found himself on the end of a rare overlap and scored in the corner.
The biggest cheer of the day came when Lawrence Dallaglio replaced Easter midway through the second half, and the World Cup winner repaid the fans support with England’s sixth try.
Perry then scored his second to bring up 50 points, before Jason Robinson and Mathew Tait completed the rout with another two touchdowns.
England –Tries: Nick Easter (3), Steve Borthwick, Shaun Perry (2), Lawrence Dallaglio, Jason Robinson, Mathew Tait. Conversions: Jonny Wilkinson (7). Penalty: Wilkinson.
Wales – Try: Dafydd James.
By Simon Borchardt
600 Comments
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4 Aug 2007, 19:49 pm
151
harder to card them when they’re lying on the ball
4 Aug 2007, 19:49 pm
it’s there IQ CHCH
4 Aug 2007, 19:50 pm
Why can’t you guys just admit you’re a little worried?
If Skop was on he’d give England their due credit.
4 Aug 2007, 19:50 pm
surrey
SA beat Wales 95-3 or something in the late 90′s.
Didn’t help us in WC 1999 though.
Same with Eng. today, I reckon.
4 Aug 2007, 19:52 pm
I SAID EARLIER big hit, that to win in september we would still need to play well, but to say that todays win by england scared the **** out of me would simply not be the truth, your not really asking me to lie are you big hit
4 Aug 2007, 19:54 pm
pietman your right, what cost us that world cup was leaving the mighty teich at home, Mallets one blot of his copybook in my opinion, i’m sure if we got nick drunk he would say the same.
4 Aug 2007, 19:54 pm
155
This is merely a defence mechanism at play. You”ve dismissed today’s game because it feels better for you.
Truth is, England’s forwards man-handled that pack and South Africa’s forwards won’t be able to shove them around.
So whats Plan B for South AFrica?
Tell me? Butch and Jean’s creative genius?
I think not.
4 Aug 2007, 19:56 pm
I just can’t take them seriously ….
New Zealand vs England … 29 games
New Zealand 22 wins 652 points
England 6 wins 364 points
They have 5 times more players than us
And just to show how boring they are…
New Zealand 84 tries England 37
New Zealand 54 penalties England 48
New Zealand 5 drop goals England 6
4 Aug 2007, 19:56 pm
big hit if it’s honesty we are going to do ,pray tell do you honestly think that todays performance means that you will become the first team in rugby world cup history to defend the webb ellis trophy?
4 Aug 2007, 19:57 pm
151, 152 lol
4 Aug 2007, 19:57 pm
159
If this pack performs against SA and NZ, there’s no reason why not.
Give me one reason why not?
4 Aug 2007, 19:57 pm
i think the answer should be no, if it’s honesty we are doing!
4 Aug 2007, 19:59 pm
158
The 23-19 at Twickenham was the best reflection of the England team with a good pack playing NZ (and thats when NZ were at their peak).
NZ struggle against teams with good forwards. E.g. the first 65 mins in Durban this year.
4 Aug 2007, 19:59 pm
153 Big Hit,
No (read 158)
4 Aug 2007, 20:00 pm
161 Because God hates boring rugby
4 Aug 2007, 20:01 pm
one reason, i will give you a few,
your forwards will not have that advantage in either of the games that matter,
your backline play is sterile at best, you rely on johnie kicking to much
your line out (6 nations) is ****
your are ttrying to employ the rush defence SH teams play that week in week out.
the rest of the world hates english rugby for their arrogance and you will come off second best in most tight decisions
4 Aug 2007, 20:02 pm
Whats with this boring rugby stuff?
WINNING WORLD CUPS CHCH, THATS WHAT MATTERS!!
But then again, Kiwis have forgotten about all that for a while now
4 Aug 2007, 20:03 pm
163 Big Hit,
That is really funny becasue the score did not reflect the game …. refer to 137 again
4 Aug 2007, 20:04 pm
1 in 5 for england too mate, 1 in 5 for kiwis, 1 in 3 for SA ……NOT TO SHABBY
4 Aug 2007, 20:04 pm
166
Our forwards WILL have the advantage or at very least the ability to negate the opposition.
Catt will change our backline. Mike + Jonny = Tries.
Shawsy, Cozza and Dallyballs are back to rule the lineout.
I don’t think the rest of the world hates English rugby, do you?
4 Aug 2007, 20:05 pm
One way traffic for 80 mins. Can’t read all that much in a downcast Wales outfit. England are looking impressive well conditioned and focused, JW will have a few concerns especially at front row, also round the loosies, Burger cant take on all 3 big boys alone, Skinstad won’t have the metal for the grunt and grind.
Congratulations BH now lets see what happens next week.
4 Aug 2007, 20:05 pm
78. Maybe for the same reason you are in Korea; cheap labour:)
4 Aug 2007, 20:05 pm
167 Big Hit …”THATS WHAT MATTERS” … no, wrong ….please refer to 137 again
4 Aug 2007, 20:06 pm
I DO …..ASK ANY SIDE IN THE WORLD WHO THEY WOULD MOST LIKE TO HUMILIATE….ANSWER ENGLAND
4 Aug 2007, 20:06 pm
Good display by England at HQ against a second string Welsh outfit, many of whom won’t be playing in the word cup. Good game for White to have on “tape” as give or take a couple of players this may be very much the same side SA play on the 14th of September.
4 Aug 2007, 20:09 pm
Big Hit
Don’t know about the world, but we in SA don’t fancy your rugby match.
Same with your cars, not much to look at…
4 Aug 2007, 20:09 pm
78 Pietman,
I just assumed that was his son playing today … oh my God …. perhaps New Zealand can bring back Jones agian
4 Aug 2007, 20:09 pm
FRENCH —-ANS ENGLAND
SCOTS —-ENGLAND
IRISH —ENGLAND
SOUTH AFRICA —-ENGLAND (AUSSIES CLOSE SECOND)
NZ —-ENGLAND (DITTO ABOVE)
AUSSIES —-ENGLAND( KIWIS AND SAFFAS CLOSE SECOND)
WELSH —-ENGLAND , ENGLAND AND MAYBE ENGLAND
ARGIES ….ENGLAND
sAYS IT ALL
4 Aug 2007, 20:09 pm
174
But why?
4 Aug 2007, 20:11 pm
178
All those countries are bitter because we own them or beat them in a war.
4 Aug 2007, 20:11 pm
ARROGANCE …..ever played in england ….RFU says it all not the ERFU ….BUT THE RFU,
4 Aug 2007, 20:12 pm
180 — I REST MY CASE YOUR HONOUR
4 Aug 2007, 20:12 pm
Jet# 172
You talking to me?
Then say so.
Cheap labour?
What are you on about?
4 Aug 2007, 20:14 pm
182
Its a true story tho
4 Aug 2007, 20:16 pm
180 Big Hit,
I don’t remember losing a war dispite all the New Zealanders the English killed at Gallipoli
4 Aug 2007, 20:17 pm
Why? It’s a strange one that. Probably just because. English football yob’s mouths and actions may also have something to do with it.
4 Aug 2007, 20:18 pm
When is the next international?
Canterbury playing tomorrow for those early risers
4 Aug 2007, 20:19 pm
Howzit Pietman you up either very late or very early.. which?
4 Aug 2007, 20:20 pm
187
England v France on Saturday.
Out of interest, are you a displaced Scotsman?
4 Aug 2007, 20:20 pm
Keep talking BH, all you got is hot air to blow up your skirts
4 Aug 2007, 20:20 pm
Skopskiet
Up late, just about to check out after all the excitement of the Sharks/Cheetah match!
How are things your side?
4 Aug 2007, 20:21 pm
ENG V FRANCE NEXT SAT
4 Aug 2007, 20:22 pm
171
Nice to see a balanced reply as usual Skop.
I don’t think we’re world beaters automatically but I know that pack can become a force to be reckoned with by Sept.
4 Aug 2007, 20:23 pm
Cheetahs showed Sharks wie’s baas today, not as much famous depth as they been proclaiming when their bokke are absent.
Things OK here thanks Piet, hope the same for you.
4 Aug 2007, 20:24 pm
There may be a slight arrogance, but thats a tough one, as we all have a slight arrogance according to the oposition. Saffas call Aussies arrogant to, and Aussies and POMS call Saffas arrogant. So I think the arrogant thing is aimed at all countires as we all have our arrogant supporters who don’t have any respect for the honour of the opposition. Ive come across arrogant supporters from all countries Ive watched SA play live, and met some seriously arrogant supporters of the Boks to. There must be something else.
4 Aug 2007, 20:26 pm
New Zealanders are the most arrogant when it comes to rugby.
4 Aug 2007, 20:27 pm
Ok could just be a older/big brother mentality. Ive played for London irish and never really came across arrogant players. All seem to have a healthy respect for oneanother. If they didnt they wouldnt be buying up foreign players left right and centre.
4 Aug 2007, 20:27 pm
Enland are looking pretty sharp, Ashton’s done a good job, they look well conditioned, fit and focused, old Jake will have a few little ponderings after what he saw today, big boys are up for the fight, no walk in the park in Paris Sept. 14, Gallipoli or Roukes Drift might fade in comparison.
4 Aug 2007, 20:27 pm
197
Not centre. Mike Catt plays centre.
4 Aug 2007, 20:28 pm
187 Big Hit ….. no
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