"It's devastating"- Wales coach Matt Sherratt reacts to record 68-14 defeat to England in 2025 Six Nations
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It was a nightmare end to Matt Sherratt's short stint as Wales head coach, as his side dropped to a new low after England crossed the whitewash on ten occasions.
With this defeat, Wales have now fallen to their 17th consecutive Test defeat. In more demoralising fashion, they did so in front of booming England travelling support as 'Swing Low Sweet Chariots' rang uninterrupted around Principality Stadium.
Tries from Maro Itoje, Tom Roebuck, Tommy Freeman, Chandler Cunningham-South (2), Will Stuart, Alex Mitchell, Henry Pollock (2), and Joe Heyes saw the visitors set a new record as it was the most points conceded by Wales in Cardiff as England simply ran riot.
Head coach Sherratt, who will now return to the United Rugby Championship with Cardiff Rugby, spoke immediately after the defeat, and stated that 'Wales players need support'.
Wales set a new record, a record that no team wants
Last week at Murrayfield, Wales fell to their 16th consecutive Test defeat and joined Italy as the only Tier one nation to do so in the professional era. This time around at a sold-out Principality Stadium, it was a defeat which just sums up where Welsh Rugby is at the moment.
"It's devastating for the players," admitted Sherratt. “They're a good group of lads and there's some really good players in the room as well. They just need to try and reset.
"Honestly, it was one of those days when it looked like a game too many. We've got to be aware, probably the last seven to eight weeks have been emotional. The playing group and staff has been through a fair bit and little things went against us in the game and probably opened up some wounds.
"I'm disappointed I couldn't get some smiles on faces in that changing room. That's probably my regret today." added Sherratt.
Sherratt's gone, but who's coming in?
Sherratt has now left his role as head coach and his attention now turns to Cardiff's URC match against Lions next Friday, and when asked about the current state of Welsh Rugby he wasn't willing to comment.
"There's going to be some fresh appointments over the next couple of weeks," Sherratt added.
"It's just about resetting and trying to move forward as quickly as possible. The next camp has to feel fresh for the players.
"We knew where we were before this campaign started, that's not changed. It's about getting the next couple of appointments right and trying to build a base for the game.
“It's always easy to look at the top of the pyramid, the national team and the regions. But any good team, it starts with the grassroots and the foundations, the academy and that's what needs to be better."
What has Welsh Rugby become
When debutant, Henry Pollock crossed over for his first international try for England on 67 minutes, Principality Stadium began to empty, with Welsh fans leaving with their heads down thinking 'what has Welsh rugby become'.
On the support of the Welsh supporters this Six Nations, Sherratt insisted: "I'm upset for them as well.
"The public support has been unbelievable for the group and myself personally so I'd like to thank them for that. Even at the end there, when they're obviously hurting, there's going to be probably an emotional reaction.
"The support they've given the team and myself over the past four weeks has been brilliant."
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