The Millenium Stadium filled quickly prior to the match but the scoreboard didn't change so quick. England held strong in statistics with 65% possession and 75% territory but the score at the break was only 6-6. Several chances were missed from England but Wales didn't really create a chance. Although it has to be said, if they did make a chance they probably would have taken it.

Tindall created both of Englands main chances - a pass to Banahan who knocked it on before making it to the line and one of his own where his pace wasn't enough.