How Twitter reacted to England’s Six Nations win over Wales

The winner of England and Wales’ Six Nations battle at the weekend theoretically, if not mathematically, decided who would be crowned this year’s champions.

As the only two undefeated sides left in the competition, it was an all or nothing contest for the two rivals and, by the end of the game at least, that’s exactly the spirit the match was played in.

Here’s how Twitter reacted as England took a vital 25-21 victory that included a hairy few final minutes for the hosts:

For the English, this match was billed as a World Cup revenge mission

Revenge for the World Cup.

A #6Nations decider.

It’s almost time.#ENGvWAL is nexthttps://t.co/SvM76HCqYF pic.twitter.com/OyITWwFznW

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 12, 2016

But for the Welsh, it was just a chance to dress up

Some dragons are here #ENGvWAL pic.twitter.com/vGLuhTzjYZ

— Tom Hamilton (@tomESPNscrum) March 12, 2016

Owen Farrell opened the scoring for the hosts, with Royalty in attendance

No pressure, lads, but the Prince is watching https://t.co/gg75tvB4gK #ENGvWAL pic.twitter.com/xaREC6dvdT

— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) March 12, 2016

By the time Anthony Watson touched down for the game’s opening try, England had built a 16-0 lead

TRY!

Watson scores in the corner and Farrell adds the extras

16-0#ENGvWAL#6Nations https://t.co/SvM76HCqYF pic.twitter.com/fVBalh9Wy9

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) March 12, 2016

At that stage there appeared to be no way back for the visitors

Wales right now. #ENGvWAL pic.twitter.com/1KvEyCNojb

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 12, 2016

21-year-old Maro Itoje was enjoying a fine first half as England ended the first period with their 16-point lead in tact

Itoje wins another penalty. He has had a superb first-half. #ENGvWAL

— Tom Hamilton (@tomESPNscrum) March 12, 2016

At the time, every Red Rose fan thought things were easy

England tearing through Wales’ defence like… #ENGvWAL pic.twitter.com/3PzTd627FC

— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) March 12, 2016

Then things started to change

TRY! Biggar charges down to kick-start Wales at last – brought to you by @PeugeotUK #PeugeotRugby #ENGvWAL https://t.co/YAwGgwi1qV

— ITV Rugby (@ITVRugby) March 12, 2016

That was quickly followed by another try, this time from George North

TRY! Wales show what they can do, as George North crosses over. They trail by 11 #ENGvWAL https://t.co/b5w24gZW0w pic.twitter.com/clPkYy9CXl

— Sky Sports Rugby (@SkySportsRugby) March 12, 2016

Three minutes later, Taulupe Faletau had scored

England as Wales cut the lead to 25-21. #ENGvWAL pic.twitter.com/E19MWghOj7

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 12, 2016

A Manu Tuilagi tackle stopped North in his tracks in yet another attack, halting Wales’ charge as time ticked away. England breathed a collective sigh of relief

Holy Mary Mother of God, those last few minutes were all a bit much for a pregnant woman #ENGvWAL #6nations …well done England ????????

— Natalie Pinkham (@NataliePinkham) March 12, 2016

Whew. #ENGvWAL pic.twitter.com/oWQV6NM6Zl

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 12, 2016

Phew…. I didn’t see that finish coming. Roll on Paris. #ENGvWAL

— Matt Dawson (@matt9dawson) March 12, 2016

I love you boys but seriously….don’t do that again to us will you? #ENGvWAL

— Kate Bottley (@revkatebottley) March 12, 2016

Well that was nerve wracking! #ENGvWAL

— Ben (@bendy0123) March 12, 2016

All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing.