England launched their bid for Six Nations glory with an emphatic and chastening 48-7 mauling of a sorry Wales at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
After France dismantled Ireland in Thursday’s tournament opener, England were tasked with underscoring their status as chief rivals to the reigning champions – a challenge they rose to in ruthless fashion.
Wales were architects of their own downfall, buckling time and again under England’s brutal dominance, which saw Henry Arundell run in a first‑half hat‑trick, Ben Earl cross over, and the visitors reduced to 13 as Nicky Smith and Dewi Lake were sin‑binned.
Wales travelled to Twickenham with expectations at an all‑time low, but this drubbing – made heavier by second‑half scores from Tom Roebuck and Tommy Freeman and a penalty try – offered a sobering reality check for Steve Tandy’s squad, with the magnitude of the task at hand laid bare.
For Steve Borthwick and England, a comprehensive bonus-point victory extends their Test winning streak to 12 games ahead of next week’s Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland at Murrayfield.
More to follow.
What’s next?
England travel to Murrayfield to face Scotland for the Calcutta Cup on February 14 at 4.40pm, while Wales host defending champions France in Cardiff on February 15 at 3.10pm.
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