Six Nations: England withstand Wales comeback to win 23-19 at Twickenham

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England (12) 23
Tries: Dombrandt Pens: Smith 6
Wales (0) 19
Tries: Adams, Tompkins, Hardy Cons: Biggar 2

England survived a threatening second-half comeback to record a fifth successive home Six Nations win over Wales in an untidy game at Twickenham.

Marcus Smith's boot built a 12-0 lead by the end of the first half before Alex Dombrandt went over.

Wales rallied as Josh Adams raced in and Nick Tompkins squirmed between white shirts to make it 17-12.

England scored a pair of penalties, but Kieran Hardy's try kept the contest in doubt until the final play.

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