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Wales move top of world rankings with victory over England

George North celebrates the only try of the game in Cardiff
George North celebrates the only try of the game in Cardiff

Wales beat England 13-6 in Cardiff on Saturday to avenge their loss in the reverse fixture last Sunday and take them to the top of the official world rankings as the World Cup looms.

A fired-up Wales, fielding a near full-strength side against a more mixed England lineup for the second game in a row, scored the only try of an error-strewn encounter through winger George North.

Out-half and man of the match Dan Biggar, in the spotlight following injured Gareth Anscombe being ruled out of the World Cup, impressed with a smart cross-field kick for North's try after England's Anthony Watson had been yellow-carded.

The win was tempered by the late withdrawal of Wales' full back Liam Williams with a tight hamstring, adding to the hosts' concerns following Anscombe's ankle injury in the previous fixture.

For England, the main positive of a stodgy performance will be the fact they emerged unscathed on the injury front, apart from the pre-game withdrawal of winger Ruaridh McConnochie.

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