Overview
- Assistant coach Matt Sherratt called the 48-7 loss unacceptable and said the review that followed was honest rather than a hairdryer dressing-down.
- Wales are on a run of 12 consecutive Six Nations defeats and 22 losses in 24 internationals since the 2023 World Cup.
- The England match featured seven tries conceded, four yellow cards and 16 penalties as Wales failed to reproduce training standards in game.
- Steve Tandy will continue to oversee the defence alongside head-coaching duties despite 248 points and 34 tries conceded in his five games.
- Coaches have brought referees and two touch judges into training to target offsides and other controllable infringements before France visit Cardiff on Sunday.