England vs Wales Six Nations: Player ratings
England edged to the brink of a first RBS 6 Nations title for five years with a 25-21 victory over Wales but were forced to survive a late fightback that evoked memories of the final-quarter collapse against their old rival at last autumn's World Cup.
Eddie Jones' men led 19-0 and 25-7 during the second half through an Anthony Watson try and the boot of Owen Farrell, who kicked six penalties and one conversion, but their defence fell apart in a dramatic finish.
Adding to Dan Biggar's earlier touch down, George North and Toby Faletau crossed in the final six minutes to send ripples of panic through the Twickenham stands before one final Welsh assault down the left touchline was successfully repelled. Both tries were scored while Dan Cole was in the sin-bin.
If Scotland topple France on Sunday, England will be crowned champions with a round to spare - the first time that has been achieved - and will march on Paris next weekend with the Grand Slam in their sights.
Even if the French storm Murrayfield and prolong the Championship to the final day, their vastly inferior points difference leaves them facing an impossible task.
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