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Best Of Social: “Oh my beautiful Wales,” celebrities and fans react to Welsh win

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Wales claimed a victory for the ages on Saturday, edging out England 21-13 at Principality Stadium in round three of the Guinness Six Nations.

Wales claimed a victory for the ages on Saturday, edging out England 21-13 at Principality Stadium in round three of the Guinness Six Nations.

That means Wales are on track for a first Grand Slam in seven years after Cory Hill and Josh Adams’ late scores.

And the world of social media erupted to herald a famous night in the Welsh capital.

The first man in to praise the victory was the reigning Tour de France champion and proud Welshman Geraint Thomas.

Not far behind Thomas was another proud home fan, and international footballer Joe Ledley

And then it was Charlotte Church, the Welsh celebrity and actress who sung Wales’ praises:

A special mention too for the South Wales roads policing unit who couldn’t resist a sly dig

Love Island contestant from last year Dr Alex also liked what he saw:

As did movie-maker, and son of the late great David Bowie, Duncan Jones:

Robbie Savage was also out enticing the trolls in customary fashion:

Savage was not the only former Wales footballer watching the rugby:

From an English perspective, Brian Moore was quick to pinpoint where the game was won and lost:

Former England winger Ugo Monye was not too downhearted after the defeat either:

And Will Greenwoood, Ieuan Evans and Jamie Roberts were in full voice with Guinness: