England heaped more misery on troubled Wales with a scrappy Six Nations victory in Cardiff.
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Nevertheless, Steve Borthwick’s side were far from perfect with a number of player coming under fire.
#1. Owen Farrell
Telegraph 5/10: “Farrell is a phenomenal talent but the skipper did not enjoy his best of days. Missed kicks, charge-downs – but the competitive venom was never in question.”
Guardian 5/10: “Charged down by Faletau early on but shrugged that off well. Goal-kicking was poor, not for the first time this championship.”
Planet Rugby 4/10: “Poor, poor, poor. It’s hard to justify his place in the team at the moment. Kicking off the tee was once again abysmal and his decision-making and execution was completely off. “
Evening Standard. 6/10: “Curiously off-kilter off the tee but dragged England home through sheer bloody-mindedness.”
Replacement: Marcus Smith
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