Rugby: Wales' late surge sees them to Triple Crown against England

28 Feb 2021 05:27AMCARDIFF, United Kingdom: Wales surged clear in the closing stages to beat England 40-24 in Cardiff on Saturday to clinch the Triple Crown and stay on course for a Six Nations Grand Slam.AdvertisementEngland, in a match where French referee Pascal Gauzere controversially allowed two of Wales' four tries to stand, battled back from 17-6 down to 24-24 with 18 minutes left.

Wales led 17-14 at the break following two controversial tries scored by Josh Adams and Liam Williams.England wing Anthony Watson's try, however, reduced the deficit before captain Owen Farrell's penalty on the stroke of half-time cut the gap to three points. At 28 years and 320 days, Wales' George North surpassed Australia's Michael Hopper as the youngest player to reach a century of caps for his country.

But in the 16th minute, Wales caught England cold when Biggar, rather than going for goal from a penalty, opted for a quickly taken cross-kick caught by wing Adams for a try in the corner. But for all Farrell's protests, the try stood and Biggar kicked a difficult conversion before the England skipper's second penalty reduced Wales' lead.

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