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PLAYER REVIEWS: Johnny Williams impressive while James Botham stood head to toe with England’s huge back row … but Samson Lee and Ryan Elias fight as Wales are defeated
- Wales were beaten by England 24-13 in the Autumn Nations Cup on Saturday
- Johnny Williams was impressive scoring the opening attempt for the home team
- But Samson Lee and Ryan Elias had to contend with disappointing performances
Wales were beaten 24-13 in the final against England. An Autumn Nations Cup game at Parc y Scarlets.
Johnny Williams had put Wales ahead but England came back to win when Owen Farrell scored two penalties and Mako Vunipola added a try in the second half. While Williams was impressive, Samson Lee and Ryan Elias battled for the home team.
Sportsmail’s Alex Bywater rules the performance of the Welsh team …
Wales were beaten by England 24-13 in the final Pool A match of the Autumn Nations Cup
Leigh Halfpenny – 4.5
Not at his best. Missed a difficult kick on goal and wasn’t his usual solid self under the high ball. Turnover can do much better though.
Louis Rees-Zammit – 7
He barely touched the ball in attack and we saw little of his famous speed except for one run. He did brilliantly against a raging Billy Vunipola which is no easy task and he defended very well.
Nick Tompkins – 5.5
Outperformed by his midfield partner for the second time in a row. Didn’t have much room to attack in a close fight for fairness.
Johnny Williams – 7
Has now scored for Wales and England in his last 124 minutes of international rugby attempts. Now tied to a red shirt, not a white one. Great, powerful and battered Vunipola. Impressive.
Johnny Williams was powerful and impressive in scoring the game’s opening attempt
Josh Adams – 6.5
Elliot Daly poleaxed on the contact line, complaining that it was high. He was right. Apart from that, he was very calm again on the attack front.
Dan Biggar – 6
Nothing flashes, but nothing catastrophic either. Like his team, he can play better. Switched to full-back in the last 15 minutes.
Lloyd Williams – 5.5
His first test start in four years was solid enough before being replaced by Rhys Webb. His boxing kicks were maybe a touch long.
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