Lille ranks sixth in Ligue 1 in goal differential at +6. With a shot differential of +3.6 per match, Lille ranks second in Ligue 1. Lille's 522 crosses attempted this season ranks No. 3 in Ligue 1. In terms of pass completion percentage, Lille is eighth in the league at 89.0%.
If the record win at Twickenham suggested Ireland had turned a corner, this nervy bonus-point victory over Wales was a reminder that Andy Farrell's side remain a work in progress.
We played a spectacular game. We came close to reaching the Cup final, but I think both the team and the fans have confidence in our style of play. I think this will also give us more strength for what is to come.
