I hated the English and no victory ever tasted sweeter

I’m proud of my country but it was deserved.

England global Owen Farrell said the frequent interruptions could even force teams like England, who favour a fast-paced physical game, to change their tactics.

Their heroic victory was not only a huge shock, but came after they twice declined the chance to draw the game, instead opting for a win-or-bust approach with the clock red.

In some ways England have been an example of consistency, 2nd in the six nations three years on the bounce in with a shout in all of them.

“We came here with high ambitions and thought if we could be at our very best, we could get a win”. “We don’t see how comparing ourselves to what [England] did helps us”.

England’s reported changes in the backline makes it a little bit more exciting doesn’t it?

He presented the team with their caps for taking part in the tournament and said: “It is a great achievement for all of you to be here, whether as players, management or support staff”. This I feel has left England lacking a genuine identity.

The well-known entrepreneur became the godfather of many talented rugby players, finding them employment and a secured future, apart from his lavish role in supporting their rugby careers.

It looks like England might just have the edge, having won 46% of its games compared to Wales’ 44%.

Subsequently they’ve flitted between reverting to type and really going for it, and never has this been more evident than in their choice of fly half. One graceful with silky skills in abundance, a passing game that is second to none, and vision that can thread a needle at 50 paces.

A World Rugby spokesman would only say to AFP: “We are confident in our match official team and their ability to apply the TMO protocols”.

Games between the two sides are usually close run affairs but the men from the Wirral have recruited well and are well fancied to be in the shake-up at the top of the table.

Which is more effective? “I guess it is easier (to spot us) when you have a bright yellow bus, driving through Cardiff”.

So where will they finish?

And I don’t mean Cowdenbeath beating high-flying Forfar in National League One.

Two-time winners Australia take on Fiji – who will be encouraged by their last performance, despite losing against England.

They played last Friday and are not playing again until tomorrow, so have had a full week to recover.