Wales have made a significant reunion in their back-row after a wait of more than 500 days as Matt Sherratt announces the team set to face England. The Wales interim coach has unveiled his final Wales team of the Six Nations, making just two changes for the upcoming clash against England in Cardiff on Saturday. Aaron Wainwright and Joe Roberts have been brought in to start, with Scarlets centre Roberts set to earn his first career start on the wing, filling in for the injured Tom Rogers. Wainwright, on the other hand, will have his second start of the tournament, starting on the blindside, alongside captain Jac Morgan and Taulupe Faletau in the back-row.
The decision to field Wainwright, Morgan, and Faletau together marks the first time since the 40-6 victory over Australia in Lyon, a gap of 538 days. The hope is that this reunion will have a similar impact to previous matches in the tournament. The Wales team remains largely unchanged from their previous match against Scotland, with Wainwright being the only tactical change. Unfortunately, injuries have ruled out players like Tom Rogers and Josh Adams from the squad for the England fixture.
Joe Roberts, who has started just twice for Wales in the past, has been versatile in his position adjustments, providing depth on the wing. Matt Sherratt, the Wales coach, has decided to keep most of the squad consistent, despite impressive performances from the bench players in the previous encounter. The Wales team is looking forward to the tough challenge that England poses and is eager to put in their best performance on home turf.
On the other side, England has also made significant changes for the upcoming clash, with four personnel changes and three positional switches from their previous match against Italy. The rivalry between Wales and England always adds an extra edge to the match, with both teams looking to finish the tournament on a high note. With England having slim hopes of winning the title, the match promises to be intense and closely contested.
In conclusion, the stage is set for an exciting and competitive encounter between Wales and England, with both teams looking to end their Six Nations campaign on a high. The reunion of Wales’ formidable back-row after more than 500 days adds an extra layer of anticipation to the match. With both teams making strategic changes to their line-ups, fans can expect a gripping and closely fought battle at Principality Stadium on Saturday.