NICK CAIN’S PLAYER WATCH...
WALES 1. NICKY SMITH
Another tricky assignment at the scrum, but gets around and nicked a turn-over Rating: 5.5 out of 10
2. KEN OWENS
Scrapped hard in the loose, but won’t be happy with the scrum penalties conceded Rating: 7
3. TOMAS FRANCIS
A fridge of a man, but could not put the big freeze on Genge at the scrum Rating: 6
4. JAKE BALL
Did a solid job of taking England on in the breakdown and maul trench warfare Rating: 6.5
5. ALUN WYN JONES (C)
The pillar of the Welsh pack was back to his best after a quiet showing at Twickenham Rating: 8
6. AARON WAINWRIGHT
Athlete who took the game to the English back row before being replaced by Shingler Rating: 7
7. JAMES DAVIES
Ferreted effectively in the loose before being injured midway through the first half Rating: 7
8. ROSS MORIARTY
Not the biggest No.8, but a battler – much more visible this week than in the first leg Rating: 7
9. GARETH DAVIES
No solo specials, but unfussy and accomplished in getting the ball away to Biggar Rating: 7
10. DAN BIGGAR
The cross-kick champ! Man-of-the-match, who showed skill as well as character Rating: 9
11. JOSH ADAMS
His foray helped to set up North’s try – good in defence, a threat in attack Rating: 7
12. HADLEIGH PARKES
The nuts and bolts man in the midfield, the Welsh-Kiwi is a solid presence Rating: 7
13. JONATHAN DAVIES
No pyrotechnics, but there to make the final thrust in the build-up to the North try Rating: 7
14. GEORGE NORTH
Right place right time for try, a great finisher getting back into his formidable stride Rating: 8
15. LEIGH HALFPENNY
Last-minute call up who recovered from high ball miss to kick crucial penalty Rating: 6.5
REPLACEMENTS
16. Elliot Dee – for Ball 65. Dug in 6 17. Wyn Jones – for Smith 47. Stroppy 6.5 18. Dillon Lewis – for Francis 47. Held on 6 19. Aaron Shingler – for Wainwright 41. Good 7 20. Josh Navidi – for James Davies 23. Gritty 7 21. Aled Davies – for Gareth Davies 61. Try saver 7.5 22. Jarrod Evans – for Biggar 75. Cameo role 23. Owen Watkin – for Parkes 75. Bit part
ENGLAND 1. ELLIS GENGE
Had the nudge on Smith in the tight, but not rampaging in the loose Rating: 6 out of 10
2. LUKE COWAN-DICKIE
Throwing has improved, but did not have the same impact as George Rating: 5.5
3. DAN COLE
Kept the England scrum solid, and did sentry duty around the breakdown Rating: 6.5
4. JOE LAUNCHBURY
More lively than last week, but not enough dynamism carrying or tackling Rating: 5.5
5. MARO ITOJE
Sharp interception, but a long way from hitting his top gear in this Test Rating: 6
6. COURTNEY LAWES
Covered all the bases, but not the destructive tackling force he can be Rating: 6
7. LEWIS LUDLAM
Knocked them over, but did not light the fireworks like he did on his debut Rating: 5.5
8. BILLY VUNIPOLA
England's main source of resistance. Carried strongly, won turnovers Rating: 7
9. WILLI HEINZ
Hampered by a heavy knock – but moves the ball faster than Youngs Rating: 6
10. GEORGE FORD (C)
A few tactical kicking and decision-making malfunctions, but kept head up Rating: 5.5
11. JOE COKANASIGA
Little chance to cut loose in attack, and positional play in defence needs attention Rating: 6
12. PIERS FRANCIS
Gutsy. The only England back to crack the Welsh line with a couple of half-breaks Rating: 6.5
13. JONATHAN JOSEPH
Did not see much good ball, and still finding his way after his long injury absence Rating: 5.5
14. ANTHONY WATSON
Showed conviction. Comfortably England's best aerial combatant in the back three Rating: 7
15. ELLIOT DALY
Still unsure under high ball – cannot afford any hesitation when he goes airborne Rating: 5.5
REPLACEMENTS
16. Jamie George – for Cowan-Dickie 45. Impressive 7.5 17. Joe Marler – for Genge 45. Scrum doctor. 6.5 18. Kyle Sinckler – for Cole 61. No thunderbolts. 5.5 19. George Kruis – for Launchbury 54. Sound. 6 20. Jack Singleton – for Ludlum 76. Late show 21. Ben Youngs – for heinz 47. Steady 6 22. Owen Farrell – for Francis 52. Frustrated 6 23. Manu Tuilagi – for Ford 61. Quiet 5