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England hit Welsh speed bump ahead of World Cup

Wales 19 England 9

England hit Welsh speed bump ahead of World Cup

Sat, 13 Aug, 2011 - 17:55

Wales 19 England 9

England’s World Cup preparations suffered a major jolt at the Millennium Stadium as Wales exposed their chronic lack of flair or imagination.

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