England got 18 crucial points from the boot of Marcus Smith against Wales at Twickenham
(Picture: Getty Images)In a game that came flying to life in a sensational second half, England held off a spirited Welsh fightback to win 23-19, keeping alive their slim hopes of winning the Six Nations.
England’s fans were watching their side at home for the first time in this competition for two years. They were not treated to a vintage victory in this great rivalry, but they will not mind. The rugby was messy in the first half, but nerve-shredding at times in the second, not least with the clock red as Wales surged in search of victory.
