Wales V England Classics

WALES 10 ENGLAND 9

(at the Arms Park, Cardiff).

Wales were the underdogs and for many it was just a question of how many points England would score. Maybe England thought the same, as they led 9-3, until Emyr Lewis kicked ahead.

It appeared to be a wasted kick, as Rory Underwood had it covered, but Ieuan Evans had followed along the touchline at speed.

As Underwood dallied, he did not see that Evans was flying up behind him and was amazed to see him kick the ball on and leave full back Jonathan Webb standing to race over the line at great pace and dive on the ball for a famous try.

Neil Jenkins converted from halfway out and Wales led 10-9 with the second half still to come. England claimed that their Welsh-born scrum half Dewi Morris had scored a try, but it was disallowed and Webb hit a post with a penalty effort. However, Wales resisted with full back Michael Rayer outstanding as the last line of defence, and the Princess of Wales, at last, was able to witness a win for Wales.

Scorers.

Wales – Try: Ieuan Evans. Con: Neil Jenkins. Pen: Jenkins.

England – Pens: Jonathan Webb 2. DG:Jerry Guscott.

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