+++ HOW THEY RATED +++; RBS NATIONS.Byline: COMPILED BY ALEX SPINK Lee BYRNE Lee Byrne (born 1 June 1980 in Bridgend, Wales) is a Welsh rugby union footballer, currently playing for the Ospreys in the Magners League and Heineken Cup. He has also played for the Welsh national team, and has been capped 11 times. Scorer of winning try and a threat throughout. 8/10 Shane WILLIAMS This article is about the Welsh rugby player. For the American actress, see Shanésia Davis-Williams. Shane Mark Williams (born 26 February 1977 in Swansea) is a Welsh rugby union footballer who plays as a winger for the Ospreys club and Wales but who can Eager for work but did little to worry England's defence. 6/10 Sonny PARKER Sonny Toi Parker (born 27 August 1977 in Thames, New Zealand) is a Welsh rugby union footballer who plays for the Wales national rugby union team and plays his club rugby for the Ospreys. He has 21 Wales caps as of 24/12/2006. Outshone by Mike Tindall Michael James Tindall, MBE (born October 18, 1978 in Otley, near Leeds, West Yorkshire) is a rugby union footballer who plays Outside centre for Gloucester and England. Biography in midfield and subbed early in second half. 5/10 Gavin HENSON One strong break but otherwise looked to play within himself. 6/10 Mark JONES Terrorised and traumatised by Vainikolo. Medal for courage. 7/10 James HOOK Kept head splendidly whilst Englishmen all around were losing theirs. 8/10 Mike Phillips Charged down Balshaw for try to spark comeback. 7/10 Duncan JONES Worked very hard without ever looking like threatening 5/10 Huw BENNETT Match-saving arm under Sackey to deny wing try on half-time. 6/10 Adam JONES ontained Andrew Sheridan and for that deserves massive credit. 7/10 Ian GOUGH Worked socks off and was Wales' catalyst. 7/10 Alun WYN JONES Alun Wyn Jones (born 19 September, 1985) is a Welsh rugby union footballer, currently playing for the Ospreys in the Celtic League. He has also played for the Welsh national team, and previously represented Wales at the under-21 level. Looked useful in line-out before injury forced him off. 6/10 Jonathan THOMAS Knocked out of game by Wilkinson's swinging arm. 6/10 Martyn WILLIAMS Vindicated his decision to come out of retirement. 7/10 Ryan JONES (c) What a way to start captaincy career. Only way now is down. 8/10 Popham - Typical effective performance G Jenkins, T Shanklin - introduced by Gatland to join in fun ENGLAND Iain Balshaw (5), Paul Sackey (6), Mike Tindall (7), Toby Flood (7), Dave Strettle (7, Replaced by Vainikolo who made an explosive start to set up try for Flood (7), Jonny Wilkinson (5), Andy Gomarsall (5), Andrew Sheridan (6), Mark Regan (5), Phil Vickery (capt) (6), Simon Shaw (6), Steve Borthwick (6), James Haskell (7), Lewis Moody (6), Luke Narraway (6) |
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