It was not always straightforward or particularly pretty but England’s Six Nations title hopes are still afloat.
Six penalties from the man of the match Marcus Smith, a burgled 43rd minute try by Alex Dombrandt and some last quarter defensive grit were just enough to see off a spirited Wales on a cool still evening in south-west London, with Ben Youngs’ record-breaking 115th cap for his country adding to the quiet sense of red rose achievement.
