3. Dan Cole for Kyle Sinckler
Telegraph 4/10: “Had a poor first half, leaking three penalties and blotted his report card by missing a few tackles. Packed down better after the break.”
Rugby Pass 4/10: “Caught in first-half penalty trouble away from the set-piece, conceding three. Another taken off on 65 with the result long since decided.”
Planet Rugby 2/10: “He may have won a penalty or two but five missed tackles and three penalties conceded makes for dreadful reading.”
Locks
4. Maro Itoje
5. Ollie Chessum
Back Row
6. Lewis Ludlam
7. Jack Willis
8. Sam Simmonds for Alex Dombrandt
Telegraph 5/10: “Hardly his sharpest performance. Spilled the ball as England looked to counter after fine work from Smith, which led to Ollivon’s try.”
Rugby Pass 3.5/10: “Took the guts of 35 minutes for him to finally carry the ball but was soon giving away a meek knock-on that sucked whatever enthusiasm was left from home fans. An awful day ended with Penaud leaving him for dead for the first of his late tries.”
Planet Rugby 3/10: “He had some success with his carries but not enough to steer his team into the game. He made his tackles for most of the game until asked to defend on the wing. In the end, he was part of the pack that was well and truly on the back foot.”
Evening Standard 4/10: “Must have hated being moved to outside centre, but had struggled earlier in any case.”
Mail Online 4/10: “Best England game in Cardiff but miles off it and handed ball over.”
