Twelve years ago, England faced a disappointing defeat against Wales during the Six Nations, which impacted player selections for the British & Irish Lions. Fast forward to the present, and England's recent win over Wales, described as a record-battering, demonstrates a dramatic change in performance levels. This victory showcased England's effective and no-nonsense display, contrasting with Wales' struggles. With the next Lions tour approaching, attention turns to key decisions around leadership and player positions, indicating England's potential for a successful tour.
Fast forward to the present, with the next tour of Australia looming large, and you suspect a number of England players have had their names inked into the squad after dishing out a record battering to Wales in Cardiff.
At this stage, it is important to note this is really not a very good Wales side, barely a shadow of that 2013 team. It is an ordinary outfit, utterly broken long before full-time here.
The most impressive thing about England's performance was the unfussiness of it. The routine, no-nonsense, fly-swatting nature of the display but piling on the misery in the second half.
Ultimately, England were devastating. The Lions coach, Andy Farrell, was spotted taking his morning coffee in the Cardiff arcades a few hours before the masses descended. He has much to ponder.
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