2003 Brisbane: England 28 Wales 17
England’s ultimately successful quest for World Cup glory in Australia was in severe trouble when Wales led 10-3 at half-time in this quarter-final.
Having lost their way under Kiwi coach Steve Hansen, now in charge of reigning world champions New Zealand, Wales reverted to their traditional running game and a typical darting break by diminutive wing Shane Williams created a superb try for fly-half Stephen Jones, with back-row Colin Charvis and replacement Martyn Williams also crossing England’s line.
But England, who saw coach Clive Woodward bring on Mike Catt for the second half, won thanks to 23 points from the boot of fly-half Jonny Wilikinson and a try by centre Will Greenwood created by wing Jason Robinson’s dazzling break.
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