England signed off their 2025 Six Nations campaign in style by thumping Wales in Cardiff.
Steve Borthwick’s side ran in 10 tries during a blistering attacking performance that saw them run out 68-14 winners.
It was the biggest score Wales have conceded in Cardiff, with England surpassing the 55 points managed by New Zealand in 2022.
Borthwick had challenged his side to “play big” in their final game of the Six Nations - and they delivered.
Standard Sport’s Simon Collings was at the Principality Stadium to rate the England performances..
England player ratings
Backs
Marcus Smith 6
Restored to the team after being on the bench last week. Made a few bright runs from deep and did fairly well under the high ball.
Tom Roebuck 8
Impressed on his first start, especially in the air. Scored England’s second try by going over in the corner and showed good strength to do so.
Tommy Freeman 7
Moved to centre but continued his fine form and became the first Englishman to score in every game during a Six Nations campaign.
Fraser Dingwall 7
Made a great recovery run to stop Blair Murray scoring early in the second half. A glue player in the backline who helped others shine.
Elliot Daly 6
Saw much less ball than Roebuck, but put in a solid performance. Inadvertently set up Mitchell’s try with a tackle that saw the ball come off his head.
Fin Smith 8
The coolest man in Cardiff. Created England’s second try with a stunning miss pass that found Roebuck. Oozed class and composure.
Alex Mitchell 7
Scorer of England’s sixth try and showed good pace to race away after a loose ball fell to him just inside Wales’ half.
Forwards
Ellis Genge 8
Helped England dominate Wales at scrum time. Carried well, as usual, to cap off an excellent Six Nations for him.
Luke Cowan-Dickie 7
Made a brilliant tap-tackle on Murray when he looked certain to score. Made eight tackles and missed just one before coming off.
Will Stuart 8
Celebrated his 50th cap by scoring England’s fifth try just before the break. Quietly been one of England’s best players at this Six Nations.
Maro Itoje 8
Got England off to a perfect start with a try after three minutes. The England captaincy has seen him raise his game.
Ollie Chessum 6
Unfortunately had to come off before the 20-minute mark due to injury. Had made a solid start before then.
Tom Curry 8
Got through a mountain of work and the full 80 minutes. Did not miss any of his 10 tackles and felt like a game that strengthened his Lions credentials.
Ben Curry 9 | Star player
An utter monster at the breakdown, including one vital steal when England were defending their try line early in the second half.
Ben Earl 8
A menace at the breakdown and carried the ball well, too. Moved to centre for the final 30 minutes when Freeman went off.
Replacements
Chandler Cunningham-South (Chessum 18’) 8
On earlier than expected and forced to play at lock, too. Rose to the challenge, carried like a monster and scored two tries.
Joe Heyes (Stuart 48’) 7
Joined in the fun by scoring England’s eighth try and his first in international rugby.
Jamie George (Cowan-Dickie 48’) 6
A steady showing off the bench for the hooker. Kept England’s lineout functioning well.
Henry Pollock (Freeman 50’) 8
On for his debut and marked it with two tries. Been tipped as a future star - and you can see why.
George Ford (Fin Smith 56’) 7
On for his 99th cap. Threw a great pass to Pollock as the debutant went over in the corner for his first try.
Tom Willis (Ben Curry 59’) 6
Helped England maintain their physical dominance by carrying well.
Fin Baxter (Genge 62’) 6
A quiet cameo for the prop, with the game well and truly dead when he came on.
Jack van Poortvliet (Mitchell 68’) N/A
