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What memorable rugby games do you remember Wales playing at Twickenham?

Sponsored Content | | Published: 14:23, Monday March 26th, 2018.
Last updated: 14:25, Monday March 26th, 2018

Twickenham and the good-natured banter between the two sets of fans from England and Wales – one of the oldest sporting rivalries – makes for a great day out.

A total of 131 matches have been played between the two nations, with England winning 62 times, Wales winning 57 times and 12 matches have been drawn.

But for visiting fans over the years the occasion is always sweeter when the Welsh dragon overturns England’s chariot.

When Warren Gatland was appointed Wales head coach in December 2007 his first match was the Six Nations opener against England at Twickenham.

Wales were battling history as they had not won at the home of English rugby union since 1988.

Gatland’s side triumphed 19-26 and went on to win the first Grand Slam under the Kiwi coach.

Fortress Twickenham’s hospitality has been particularly enjoyed by Gatland’s side as their two Grand Slams have been marked with victories at the Cabbage Patch.

In 2012, the citadel was stormed 12-19 with Scott Williams turning the game with a piece of rugby magic as he stripped England forward Courtney Lawes of the ball before kicking ahead and winning the race to score close to the posts.

If that was not enough Twickenham hospitality for Welsh fans, the 2015 World Cup hosted by England saw the visiting hordes cross the Severn Bridge to watch their side deliver a mighty blow to the home side’s World Cup hopes.

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Injury-ravaged Wales were kept in the match through the faultless boot of fly-half Dan Biggar, who was a deserved man-of-the-match kicking 23 of Wales’ 28 points.

The Welsh lost further players as both Scott Williams and Liam Williams were stretchered off and Hallom Amos left the field with a dislocated shoulder.

Wales had to re-jig their backline with winger George North moving into the centre and scrum-half Lloyd Williams onto the wing.

But, unbelievably, make-shift winger Williams kicked cross-field with pinpoint accuracy for Gareth Davies to score under the posts to put Wales level.

With just five minutes left on the clock England transgressed yet again and were penalised on the halfway line. A monstrous kick by Biggar flew over to put Wales in front and take a memorable win.

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