Wales v England: The Key Battles

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Wales v England: The Key Battles

England travel to the daunting Principality Stadium to face an 11-game-unbeaten Welsh side this Saturday in a potential grand slam decider. 

The reverse fixture last year saw England win 12-6 in a hugely physical encounter. Expect more of the same this year round in one of the biggest rivalries in sport.

England have made only two changes, both of which were enforced, with Jack Nowell returning to the wing, in the place of Chris Ashton and Ben Moon replacing the injured Mako Vunipola. 

Wales on the other hand have made wholesale changes to the side which overcame Italy in Rome. Only four players from the starting 15 survive, with Warren Gatland returning to his strongest side. 

Both teams are near full strength and looking to make a big statement as we edge closer to the world cup. The match will be full of exciting encounters. Here are the battles that could decide the game:

 

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