England player ratings: Who performed as England collapsed in Wales? One player gets a 3
ENGLAND were beaten 21-13 by Wales in the Six Nations to end their hopes of a Grand Slam. Express Sport rates the players.
Elliot Daly 5
Tried to make things happen when receiving kicks but often shut down. Beaten by Josh Adams for Wales' second try.
Jack Nowell 4
Barely seen. England opted to kick instead of use their pacy stars.
Henry Slade 6
Did well to block a Wales kick, but was one who struggled to get into the game.
Manu Tuilagi 6
Quiet. Took an hour before a good forward run.
Jonny May 5
Kept quiet by the Welsh defence with England often opting to kick.
Owen Farrell 6
Did what he had to do, but pressure told on a couple of kicks.
Ben Youngs 6
Rarely used though didn’t do much wrong.
Ben Moon 5
Another that didn’t really get a look in - will be more involved on other afternoons.
Jamie George 3
Like Moon, he’ll have better days. One of the toughest matches he will be in.
Kyle Sinckler 8
Giant in defence, dominating the tackle count in the first half though was at fault for a number of penalties.
Courtney Lawes 6
Tried valiantly. Struggled with injury late on.
George Kruis 6
Helped England’s defence as they had the better of the first half. Tired in the second.
Mark Wilson 7
Solid as a rock bar one rare mistake. Good performance.
Tom Curry 7
Took his try well and was strong throughout.
Billy Vunipola 6
Strong at the front but it was a tiring game.
Replacements
Ellis Genge N/A
Only had a couple of minutes on the pitch, not enough time to make an impact.
Harry Williams 6
Was on the pitch for just over 20 minutes and maintained the good work that Sinckler started.
Joe Launchbury 5
Had ten minutes but couldn’t get a foothold in the game.
Brad Shields N/A
Brought on same time as Genge, too little time.
Joe Cokanasiga 5
Like May, who he replaced, the ball was nowhere near him.