Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Jonny May 3', 20' Owen Farrell 21'. Rhys Patchell 24' Gareth Anscombe 77'. Wales to begin defence of Six Nations title against Ireland in Six Nations champions Wales will begin their title defence against Ireland in the first round of the tournament while Scotland host England on the same day, organisers announced on Wednesday.
North blasts up the right. Wales shift the ball to the other flank. Parkes kicks through for Steffan Evans, who tries to sidefoot the bouncing ball over the tryline, but can only knock it out of touch. England win their line-out and set up camp again in the Welsh He sends a high one down the right, forcing Anscombe to gather just outside his England bundle him into touch. Anscombe betrays his frustration by complaining quite a lot to the touch judge.
No matter: the clock is their friend. Then Wales win it back, Francis leading a counter ruck. Wales soaked up a lot of pressure there. Eight, nine, ten. Thirteen, 14, England will be quite happy to see the clock tick on, while nothing much happens. Updated at 7. England swap Care and Cole for Williams and Wigglesworth. Better from the visitors, though.
North flicks left to Scott Williams, who slides towards the corner. What a saving tackle that was! Anscombe will play as 10 now; Adams at Moriarty knocks forward, but Wales are threatening to launch a few attacks of their own now.
But the bad news came in that Cardiff Blues wing Alex Cuthbert will miss the rest of the Six Nations after being ruled out for up to six weeks, having suffered a knee injury that requires surgery in training last weekend. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
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