Leigh Halfpenny and Wales intent on avenging Twickenham ‘hurt’ against England

Leigh Halfpenny says Wales will carry their Twickenham "hurt" of last season into tomorrow night’s RBS 6 Nations opener against England.

Leigh Halfpenny and Wales intent on avenging Twickenham ‘hurt’ against England
Thu, 05 Feb, 2015 - 00:00
Andrew Baldock

While much is made of England’s Millennium Stadium implosion the last time they visited Cardiff two years ago, subsiding to a record 30-3 defeat, Wales fell away 11 months ago in south-west London.

Only Halfpenny’s superb goal-kicking kept them in the contest, but his six penalties were eclipsed as England prevailed 29-18.

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