Charvis goes in for Wales. (Getty Images)
WILKINSON PUTS THE BOOT INTO WALES
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For the second time in a week Wales shook a World Cup favourite senseless and still suffered the agony of defeat.
This time it was England who staggered home 28-17 in unconvincing style to earn a semi-final encounter with rampant France which should bring head coach Clive Woodward out in a cold sweat.
Indeed, had it not been for their usual twin saviours Jonny Wilkinson and Jason Robinson, England might not have been there at all after Wales emerged 3-1 victors on the try count.
It was Robinson who opened up the Welsh defence for his side's solitary touchdown - scored by Will Greenwood - and Wilkinson who booted home the 23 points that won the game.
But Wales deserve all the plaudits and also provided the moment of the match, Stephen Jones' 31st-minute touchdown that will go down as a contender for try of the tournament.
Captain Colin Charvis and Martyn Williams also went over for the Welsh but missed kicks from Jones and Iestyn Harris proved costly for Steve Hansen's men.
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