That year, for the first time since the First World War, Wales retained the same side for two consecutive matches when they faced England and Scotland. Scotland were in “Class B” of European qualification and were therefore unable to earn qualification for the European Championship finals. As a central European hub, German cities in particular welcome international visitors all year round. Then, in 1933, captained by Watcyn Thomas, england shirts Wales defeated England at Twickenham. Between 1923 and 1928, Wales managed only seven victories – five of them against France. In 1924, 35 different players were selected for Wales’ four matches, with a different captain for each, and only Edward Watkins in the backs and Charlie Pugh in the forwards playing in all four matches.