Resilience keeps England on the right side of fine margins | Robert Kitson

Hatred of losing – and a dash of good luck – saw Eddie Jones’s side hold off Wales to secure a Six Nations win at TwickenhamThere is no more tantalising – or irrelevant – phrase in the sporting lexicon than “if only”. Modern Test rugby is almost entirely about outcome, particularly when England and Wales share the same rugby field. Post-match regrets – and goodness, Wales will have a few – must be buried six feet deep or privately tucked away for extra motivation further down the track.It might be to England’s advantage, even so, to reflect momentarily on how they might be feeling had, respect…

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