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It will be more than just bragging rights when England and Wales revive their long-standing rivalry in Saturday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
The hosts will be hoping to build on their momentum by sparking excitement on their return to Twickenham, while Wales will be looking to start the new season after losing to Scotland.
Steve Borthwick's home team is No change From the opening match win against Italy, however, the visitors make 7 changes For a short trip to a land where recent history has not been kind to them.
twickenham fortress
England have made no secret of their ambitions to strengthen their base in London, but they will soon have to shake off the bitter memories of their previous home defeat to Fiji in a World Cup pre-game.
The first ever loss to a Pacific Islander came five months later. England suffered a record defeat at home to Antoine Dupont's France.
Under the leadership of new captain Jamie George and supported by a vociferous Twickenham crowd, it's an England team looking to set the record straight.
Hooker George wants to entertain England's fan base and 'make them smile'. The win in Rome showed a further attacking effort from England, even though they lost 3-2 to an Azzurri try.
Wales arrive at Twickenham without a win in their last seven visits.
Winning in 2008 and 2012 paved the way for the Grand Slam, and in 2015 they kicked the host nation out of their own World Cup, but that's the exception rather than the rule.
head coach Warren Gatland said he 'always loved going to Twickenham' It's an attempt to ease the pressure on the young players, but they will need to shake off their nightmarish start to the game against Scotland.
Wales led 27-0 and fought back to reduce the gap to just one point against Cardiff, but a similar slow start in England's hostile environment could leave them with an insurmountable challenge.
Where can you win the match?
England will continue with their new blitz defense to thwart Wales' attacks, which could give the visitors chances in wide channels.
Lock Ollie Chetham was out of sync with his team-mates and both of Italy's first-half tries were trailed, but the hosts looked more refined as they worked with defense coach Felix Jones throughout the week. Expected setup.
However, winger Rio Dier was instrumental in Wales' recovery last weekend and Gatland's players could attack down the flanks if they can negate England's midfield rushing defense.
Elsewhere, it has been the case that trials have been carried out against relative newcomers looking to create their own legend at fly-half.
Experienced George Ford will earn his 93rd cap for England, while opposite number Ioan Lloyd will win his fourth win in his first start for Wales.
ford promised England's attacking momentum will further increase.
From the Welsh side's point of view, Lloyd was given the right to retain the famous number 10 red jersey for the remainder of the tournament, as the injured and inexperienced Sam Costelow was unable to retain his place against Scotland. You might end up betting on it. 6 days after Barry John's lossone of the best I've ever worn.
Lloyd, a 22-year-old versatile back, led Wales' recovery with his movement and distribution last week, unlocking the power of outside center George North, who made his 50th Six Nations appearance after returning from injury. was completed.
progress supremacy
England's pack attacked relentlessly, creating holes in the Italian defence.
Debutant Ethan Roots stood out for his athleticism and ability to command the royal blue shirt, Maro Itoje showed authority at the breakdown and lineout, and Chandler Cunningham-Smith came off the bench to be the underdog. Ta.
Last weekend, Wales' forwards surrendered in the first half and were led in the second half by Aaron Wainwright, Alex Mann and young captain Dafydd Jenkins.
Wainwright and Mann both powered over from close range, and 21-year-old Exeter lock Jenkins will test his lineout skills against the formidable Itoje, but Twickenham, as a Welshman, said: “It's the perfect place,” he says.
Prop Gareth Thomas echoed the same sentiments, telling BBC Radio 5 Live: “Everyone in Wales will be keen to play against England. It's the biggest game of the year for us.”
Expect plenty of guts and aggression in the first set pieces.
