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England’s Grand Slam hopes are over as Wales claim hard fought win in Cardiff




England’s hopes of a Grand Slam have been ended as Wales took the spoils in Cardiff with a 21-13 win.

In a match England were expected to win, a superb Welsh side took a deserved victory to keep their Grand Slam dream alive.

Wales who will be buoyed by their latest performance were made to work hard as a tough tackling English side looked to ramp on and claim their third victory.

However a spirited second half performance which saw two Welsh tries proved the difference as they took full advantage of a tiring English side.

Scores:
Wales 21
Tries: Hill (68), Adams (78)
Conversions: Biggar (69)
Penalties: Anscombe (24,52,57)

England 13
Tries: Curry (27)
Conversions: Farrell (27)
Penalties: Farrell (18,63)

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