Wales 20-9 England

Wales v England Match Reports

Wales defeated England 20-9 in their first World Cup warm-up match of the summer series in Cardiff. A fast and physical first half failed to produce a try with England taking a 9-6 half-time lead through penalty kicks. After the break, Wales took the lead when Gareth Davies finished a well-worked try in the 48th minute. George North extended that lead when he crossed under the posts just before the hour mark. Louis Rees-Zammit was denied a try by a very fine margin as Wales continued to dominate the second half. England mounted a late attack as they pushed for a consolation try but it wasn't to be their day. A selection of match reports is listed below:

• Autumn Internationals: Wales run riot in second half to leave England reeling in World Cup warm-up
• BBC: Wales defeat disappointing England in Cardiff
• Guardian: Wales show vim, vigour and verve as Steve Borthwick’s England left deflated
• Daily Mail: Steve Borthwick's side surrender first half lead and slump to defeat at the Principality Stadium ahead of the Rugby World Cup
• Sky Sports: Gareth Davies and George North help hosts to World Cup warm-up victory in Leigh Halfpenny's 100th game
• WRU: Irresistible second half performance earns Wales win
• England Rugby: England defeated by Wales in Summer Series opener