Monday, February 16, 2009

Rugby Six Nations - A Victorious Triumph Of Wales With Lead Of 23-15 Over England

Wales are successful to keep their pursuit of back-to-back Grand Slams in the field and has made to battle all the way against England in a thrilling and excited encounter of Six Nations.

In the half time, Paul Sackey's try and an drop-goal attempt of Andy put England in crucial trail just 9-8, Wales' points were increased by Leigh Halfpenny and Stephen Jones. While in second half try, Wales were in crucial position due to England indiscipline letting that made them successful to get side lead. Rugby Livescore could tell you excited position of the match.

Delon Armitage had scored with fine try to give some hope to England, but Wales held firm. Rugby results could be seen to review how many times Wales proved strong defend to protect their lead. England expectation were high at the start of the match due to the on form performance and full fledge confidence in their last victory over Italy, but early signs against Wales were not encouraging. Armitage struggled hard for a long-range and was able to drop-goal just in 30 seconds, but his poor attempt ended up well and simply handed over good possession to Wales. The home team performed well, speeding up their performance in different phases to threaten the visitors, in that time Phil Vickery managed to give up a penalty at a ruck and Jones had given a hard kick for a 3-0 lead.

But the moments become more interesting to the audience in the field when that lead went on double in just on eight minutes. It was the time when Wales were on the greater range with the performance Halfpenny's boot from 47 meters, anyhow his efforts brought good fruits for Wales. Throughout the game, Wales were seen in full of attacking pace, with their soldiers Lee Byrne, Mike Phillips and Jamie Roberts all attempting half-breaks against England. It seemed that it was very tough for England to hold the procession over Wales as they do not loss any single to counter with ball holding in hands. Referee Jonathan Kaplan had already delivered some suggestion to England captain Steve Borthwick on his sides persistent at the breakdown.

But trilled and suspense reached at its peak when Mike Tindall had used his hands moments in the ruck, with Jones changing the penalty to give Wales margin of a 6-0 within16 minutes. England was not able to get even a single respite from Wales's side as Kaplan penalized Vickery due to dropping the scrum. It was happened when Halfpenny stepped up to change the penalty of 40-meter.

At the fourth penalty Wales were able to get 20-8n lead over England while 25 minutes were still remaining at that time. It was very crucial time for England but they were never able to get greater confidence to win the game as they did over Italy. These are some highlights that will make you aware about the sensation and excitement of the match.

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