2010 Six Nations Match Analysis: Wales

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Published: February 7, 2010

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Just over two years ago, Wales came to Twickenham to kick off their Six Nations campaign and overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to win in London for the first time in 20 years.  They would famously go on to record their second Grand Slam in four years.

 

This came after a horror 2007, where Wales only won one match in that year’s Six Nations, and were stunned 38-34 by Fiji in Nantes in the Rugby World Cup. 

 

But their 26-19 victory over England in 2008, after trailing 16-6 at halftime, was the catalyst for an outstanding tournament for the Red Dragons.

 

Many Welsh would have been hoping that it was going to be a case of history repeating, with England leading by exactly the same margin at halftime in the weekend just gone (13-3 as opposed to 16-6).  But credit had to be given to the home team in the ruthless manner they quickly put 17 points on the board while advantaged with an extra man, which effectively won them the game.

 

What was Alun-Wyn Jones thinking?

 

A man studying for his law degree should know better, but luckily for Wales, it could have been worse.  Welsh captain Ryan Jones threw an obvious leg out at Jonny Wilkinson earlier in the half that could have been a card, or should have at least been a penalty.

 

Such moments of stupidity will cost matches.  England will be happy that they are showing the hints of improvement that allowed them to capitalise on such idiocy.  Wales will lament the fact that they are no longer a good enough side to shut down shop defensively when reduced by a man.

 

Still, even with this in mind, there was still hope for the visitors who appear to be losing ground as a legitimate member of the rugby hierarchy.

 

Despite being outgunned up front, with Wales having one of their worst days at the office in regards to line...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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