RED ROSE RATINGS - ENGLAND 33 - 19 WALES
RED ROSE RATINGS – ENGLAND 33 – 19 WALES Date: 11 th August 2019 Location: Twickenham Stadium, London, England Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France) Attendance: 80,944 England began their World Cup run-in with a comprehensive victory over their old rivals. In the first of two clashes in two weeks against their neighbours a relatively experimental England commanded from start to finish. The victory not only would have given Eddie Jones’ side a great confidence boost, but it also denied Wales a chance to climb to the summit of the world rankings as preparations heat up. 15 – Elliot Daly (Saracens) – 6 Slotted a very tidy drop-goal on the move and looked eager to find space and exploit open field. His weaknesses were brought to light on occasion though, he could have done much better in defence for Gareth Davies’ solo try and his confidence still seems lacking under the high ball. 14 – Joe Cokanasiga (Bath) – 7