Wales U21 came storming out of the blocks to lead England U21 27-6 at the interval and although the visitors took the second half by 18-5 it was too late to catch Chris Davey’s side, who avenged their three losses to England U21 the previous season.
England U21 led through a Ross Broadfoot penalty, but Wales U21 then had a golden spell of thirteen points in five minutes. Neath prop Cai Griffiths put Wales U21 ahead with a try converted by fly half Matthew Jones (Ospreys) and the latter added two penalties.
When England U21 lost lock Sean Cox;Â yellow-carded after a stamp;Â flanker Rhys Shellard (Pontypridd) and left wing Chris Czekaj (Cardiff) scored tries and Jones converted them both.
Though Broadfoot kicked a second penalty, Czekaj scored a fine second try before England U21 at last put it together with three tries resulting from flankers Tom Rees and James Haskell and wing James Wellwood. The victory set up Wales U21 nicely to travel to Italy for their following week’s encounter whilst England U21 faced the daunting prospect of a visit from France U21 who defeated Scotland U21 12-8 in the first round.
