Ford stars as dominant England thrash woeful Wales to start Six Nations bid in style

Ford was in fine form for England against Wales
Ford was in fine form for England against WalesReuters / Isabel Infantes

England demolished struggling Wales 48-7 at Twickenham on Saturday to extend ​their winning run to 12 games and launch their Six ‌Nations title bid in style, ‌thanks to a commanding performance that included a hat-trick from winger Henry Arundell.

There are ⁠few more dangerous playmakers in world ‌rugby than George Ford when his ​side is on the front foot, and the flyhalf showcased his full range of passing and kicking as the ‌hosts dismantled a demoralised Wales side who had lost 21 of their last 23 ⁠matches.

Arundell crossed three times in a first half in which Wales barely managed an attack and had two front-row players sent to the sin bin, as the underpowered visitors struggled to withstand England's relentless pressure.

Although England's precision ⁠deserted them in a scrappier ‌second half, the damage had been done and they were able to close out a commanding win that ⁠deepened Welsh woes.

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