ENGLAND

15 Mike Brown 6/10 The full-back’s try broke Irish resistance a fortnight ago but here he butchered an early chance. Always looked strong on the counterattack.

14 Anthony Watson 7/10 The Bath wing, another try-scorer against Ireland, kept Alex Cuthbert honest with some sinewy runs and took his opportunity superbly.

13 Jonathan Joseph 6/10 A hat-trick of tries in Rome but he had few opportunities to cross the line. Made some threatening runs, though, and some timely tackles.

12 Owen Farrell 7/10 His kicks at goal punished the countless Wales errors and kept England’s noses in front. He has played well as a makeshift inside-centre.

11 Jack Nowell 6/10 The Exeter wing was confined to defensive duties in the first half but made some smart breaks in the second.

10 George Ford 6/10 The fly-half hasn’t found his form of last season but brave tackle on North got him into the game and distributed and kicked from hand well.

9 Ben Youngs 7/10 A good sniping display with his usual intelligent kicking game before being replaced by Danny Care and inches away from scoring an early try.

1 Joe Marler 6/10 His scrummaging was the target of barbed comments during the week but he more than held his own against powerful Samson Lee.

2 Dylan Hartley (capt) 6/10 England’s leader played big role in dominant English scrum and led the side well before being replaced late in the game. Very strong showing.

3 Dan Cole 7/10 Unlucky not to have been awarded a try after a quarter of an hour although his scrummaging power brought a resulting penalty. Late yellow card.

4 Maro Itoje 9/10 Picked after an impressive first start against Ireland the 21-year-old showed why with important steals at the lineout. Outstanding.

5 George Kruis 6/10 The Saracens lock is England’s most improved forward and has blossomed under new forwards coach Steve Borthwick. Another strong set-piece display.

6 Chris Robshaw 7/10 He exorcised the memory of his World Cup nightmare with another industrious display and tackles helped shackle the dangerous Jamie Roberts.

7 James Haskell 7/10 The red cap was everywhere again and the flanker was especially strong at the breakdown against the much-heralded Welsh back row.

8 Billy Vunipola 8/10 Did not repeat his spectacular display against the Irish but the tournament’s leading ball-carrier was not that far off. Another huge game.

REPLACEMENTS Luke Cowan-Dickie 6/10 (for Hartley 72) No time to make an impact Mako Vunipola 6/10 (for Marler 54) Kieran Brookes 6/10 (for Robshaw 72) On after yellow card Joe Launchbury 5/10 (for Itoje 78) Jack Clifford 6/10 (for Haskell 68) made strong impact Danny Care 6/10 (for Youngs 63) added some tempo Manu Tuilagi 7/10 (for Ford 63) First run led to penalty and saved game with tackle on North Elliot Daly 5/10 (for Joseph 75) No chance to shine

WALES

15 Liam Williams 6/10 He may just be keeping Leigh Halfpenny’s seat warm but the Scarlets man gave another solid display and was assured under the high ball.

Alex Cuthbert 4/10 The wing’s two tries did for England three years ago but he looks short of confidence and was culpable in the Watson try.

Jonathan Davies 5/10 Had one of his quieter games before exploding into life in the last few minutes with his part in George North’s try. Little chance to shine.

Jamie Roberts 6/10 Wales’s bulldozer centre has been an irresistible force this season but only came into his own after the break when he clicked through his gears.

George North 6/10 His try against France had given Wales fresh hope of another title and his well-taken try here gave them a sense of what might have been.

Dan Biggar 6/10 The fly-half hauled Wales back into the game with an opportunist try after England appeared to have repelled a period of Welsh pressure.

Gareth Davies 6/10 England’s nemesis at Twickenham last autumn and he prevented Cole scoring a try near the spot that he went over in the World Cup. Always a threat.

Rob Evans 5/10 He struggled along with the rest of the front row in the first half and Wales looked stronger after they had replaced their props and hooker after the break.

Scott Baldwin 6/10 He had a decent game on a difficult afternoon for the Welsh pack but his work at the lineout undermined the Welsh effort.

Samson Lee 6/10 The tighthead is a worthy successor to Adam Jones as the cornerstone of this Welsh scrum but he struggled along with the rest of the pack in the first half.

Bradley Davies 5/10 Wales’s Wasp took a painful early blow to his chest and he wasn’t able to rule the roost in the lineout as he has recently. Made important tackles.

Alun Wyn Jones 7/10 The lock is closing in on his 100th cap and was probably the pick of the Welsh pack. Made some good carries and worked hard.

Dan Lydiate 5/10 The flanker’s tackling style has come under scrutiny in recent days and he had plenty of tackles to make in the first half. A bit of a fading force.

Sam Warburton (capt) 6/10 Tackled with the ferocity we have come to expect but the Lions captain was carried off on a stretcher in the second half after a bang on the head.

Taulupe Faletau 6/10 He came off worst in his duel with old pal Billy Vunipola, who will challenge him for his Lions jersey next year. Did nothing for English nerves with late try.

REPLACEMENTS Ken Owens 6/10 (for Baldwin 54) Looked strong Paul James 6/10 (for Evans 54) Decent in the scrums Tomas Francis 5/10 (for Lee 54) May be in trouble for late charge on Cole Luke Charteris 6/10 (for AW Jones 63) Made a big impact Justin Tipuric 5/10 (for Warburton 56) Little chance to shine but may replace Warburton next week Rhys Webb 6/10 (for G Davies 54) Looked sharp Rhys Priestland 6/10 (for Dan Biggar 74) Good cameo