A superb break from Henson - courtesy of glorious steps past Wilkinson and Andy Gomarsall - kept the pressure on England. Flood missed a late England penalty chance that would have set Welsh nerves jangling and next up for Warren Gatland's unbeaten side is France in Paris in a fortnight. With the Lions tour taking place in South Africa, three of the four individual home unions fielded weakened, experimental sides in their matches, with Scotland not playing in this series. A one-point game at half-time soon tipped in Wales' favour as Roberts broke away down the right to carry his side deep into the England 22. The 2009 mid-year rugby union tests (also known as the Summer Internationals in the Northern Hemisphere) refers to the rugby union Internationals played from 23 May to 4 July 2009, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. But the second half was a different story as James Hook kicked Wales to within seven points of England. Wales were full of attacking verve, with Lee Byrne, Jamie Roberts and Mike Phillips all making half-breaks as England - kicking away possession time after time - held on. Some schoolboy errors saw England concede 70m in the space of a few seconds as player after player refused to take responsibility for a ball going backwards, and Hook punished them with another penalty. The possession England had was largely kicked away, giving Wales ample opportunity to counter with ball in hand. England dominated the first half, with Jonny Wilkinson's boot and a Toby Flood try giving them a 16-6 half-time lead. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The home team picked up where they left off in Scotland, speeding through the phases to threaten the visitors' try-line and when Phil Vickery gave up a penalty at a ruck and fly-half Jones stroked the simple kick for a 3-0 lead. 6:25 . The tournament began on 7 February 2009, when England hosted Italy in the earlier of the day's two matches. Ireland played France later that evening, with Scotland versus Wales the following day. France and New Zealand drew their tour as France won the first test, but New Zealand won the second test, making a tour result of 1–1. Read more. Hook danced around three tacklers and offloaded for Byrne to score and the fly-half then curled in a beautiful conversion to level the scores. Lee Byrne celebrates his crucial try at Twickenham, Flood and Vainikolo combined to create England's first try, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, James Hook booted one out on the full early on but hardly put a foot wrong thereafter. England (16) 19Try: Flood Cons: Wilkinson Pens: Wilkinson 3Drop-goal: Wilkinson, Wales (6) 26 Tries: Byrne, Phillips Cons: Hook 2Pens: Hook 4. Lee Byrne finished off a superb move before Mike Phillips put Wales ahead for the first time after Iain Balshaw's indecisive kick was charged down. Hook quickly levelled the scores, but the warning signs were there for Wales as the visitors began to turn the ball over with alarming frequency. England, short on form and confidence despite last week's win over Italy, arrived in Cardiff as huge underdogs and the early signs were not encouraging. England dominated the first half, with Jonny Wilkinson's boot and a Toby Flood try giving them a 16-6 half-time lead. Con: Flood. Copyright © 2020 BBC. Pens: S Jones 5, Halfpenny. England: (8) 15Tries: Sackey, Armitage. Wilkinson missed with a penalty but, after Sackey had a possible try ruled out by the video referee, England ended the half camped deep in Wales' 22. England's first-half dominance was fast becoming a distant memory as a simply dreadful Wilkinson pass - which missed replacement Danny Cipriani by a good five metres - gave Wales the perfect attacking opportunity.