England vs Wales result: Billy Vunipola inspires impressive victory to halt Welsh winning run at Twickenham
Re-live all the action from Twickenham as England beat Wales 33-19 to record an impressive victory in their first Rugby World Cup warm-up
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Your support makes all the difference.England made a winning start to their Rugby World Cup preparations by defeating Wales 33-19 at Twickenham, ending Warren Gatland's side's 14-match winning streak.
The hosts got off to a flying start as Billy Vunipola crossed with barely four minutes on the clock, and wing Joe Cokanasiga doubled the advantage to 14-0 soon after when he scored from close range.
Wales were able to respond though, with scrum-half Gareth Davies scoring a beautiful solo effort as he fended off Vunipola and sidestepped Elliot Daly to score from distance, but a lapse in concentration allowed England a third try before the break through Luke Cowan-Dickie.
Wales responded in the second half with George North and Wyn Jones both scoring pick-and-go tries, but captain George Ford kept the scoreboard ticking over and a late drop-goal from Daly secured the victory. Re-live all the action below.
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What time does it start?
The match kicks off at 2pm on Sunday 11 August at Twickenham.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Action from 1pm. Highlights will be shown on BBC Two at 6pm.
Teams
England: Elliot Daly; Joe Cokanasiga, Jonathan Joseph, Piers Francis, Anthony Watson; George Ford, Willi Heinz; Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Dan Cole; Joe Launchbury, Charlie Ewels; Lewis Ludlam, Tom Curry, Billy Vunipola.
Replacements: Jack Singleton, Joe Marler, Harry Williams, George Kruis, Courtney Lawes, Ben Youngs, Joe Marchant, Manu Tuilagi.
Wales: Liam Williams; George North, Jonathan Davies, Hadleigh Parkes, Josh Adams; Gareth Anscombe, Gareth Davies; Nicky Smith, Ken Owens, Tomas Francis; Adam Beard, Alun Wyn Jones; Aaron Wainwright, Justin Tipuric, Ross Moriarty.
Replacements: Elliot Dee, Wyn Jones, Dillon Lewis, Jake Ball, Aaron Shingler, Aled Davies, Dan Biggar, Owen Watkin.
Odds
England to win: 19/17
Wales to win: 10/11
Draw: 22/1
Prediction
Wales by 12: It’s hard to see a full-strength Wales side will fail to win this opening clash given how they were able to take the fight to England’s best side in February during the Six Nations. Wales should edge the scrum, which will give them the platform for their talented back line to do tha damage.
Full-time: Well wasn't that emphatic? Nobody gave England much of a chance against a full-strength Wales, but in the end it proved quite comfortable.
Tries from Billy Vunipola, Joe Cokanasiga and Luke Cowan-Dickie helped build a strong platform in the first half, and even though Gareth Davies scored that delightful effort single-handedly, England looked comfortable at the break.
Wales inevitably fought back through George North and Wyn Jones, but composure from George Ford kept the scoreboard ticking over, and Elliot Daly's snap drop-goal was one of those you could barely believe went over.
All in all it's been a strong day at the office for England, but the injury to Tom Curry will be the biggest concern moving forward as Eddie Jones names his squad tomorrow.
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