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Arundell Hat-Trick Fires England to 48-7 Rout of Wales in Six Nations Opener

The result reinforced England’s title credentials, intensifying concern over Wales’ discipline.

Overview

  • England scored seven tries and led 29-0 at half-time, with Tom Roebuck and Tommy Freeman adding after the break alongside a penalty try.
  • George Ford was named player of the match after steering the attack and creating two of Henry Arundell’s first‑half scores with a flat pass and a cross‑kick.
  • Wales received four yellow cards and were reduced to 13 players early, with Taine Plumtree’s high tackle leading to a penalty try after Ben Thomas had been binned.
  • Maro Itoje was shown a yellow card seconds after coming on, before Josh Adams logged Wales’ lone try from a Dan Edwards cross‑kick.
  • The victory extended England’s winning streak to 12 Tests and left Wales with 22 defeats in 24, while England Under‑20s also rallied to beat Wales 19-16 after trailing 16-0 at half-time.