• 3rd to 4 points of the Irish and Scottish leaders, England travels to Cardiff to face the Welsh in crisis and good last with 0 points.
  • The match was almost cancelled due to the Welsh players' strike.
  • The match will be played on the pitch of the Millennium Stadium, which seats 33,280 spectators.

The years follow one another and are not alike. Winners of the 6 2021 Nations Tournament, the Welsh finished last year's tournament in 5th place. Currently last in the competition, they are heading straight for the wooden spoon reserved for the team finishing in last place in the standings... To make matters worse, the players of the Leek XV are going through an unprecedented crisis due to a dispute with their federation over their contractual situation and a fierce economic crisis.

Opposite, the English try to recover from their misstep at home against the Scots in the first match of the Tournament. The victory in Italy made it possible to find the smile but it will be necessary to confirm in Cardiff, which is never a pleasure.

At what time and on which channel to watch the match Wales - England?

All matches of the 6 Nations Tournament are broadcast on France Télévisions. This match between England and Italy will be broadcast on France 2, Saturday at 17:45.

Wales sees red

This match between the Welsh and the English almost did not take place because of the conflict between the players of the XV of the Leek and their federation. But it was finally confirmed Wednesday by the authorities. Wales have accustomed us to better in terms of results (0 points after two days and matches against Ireland at home and Scotland away). Admittedly, the XV of the Thistle makes an excellent Tournament, but the Red Devils must react quickly after two defeats against Ireland (10-34) and the Scots (35-7).

In a delicate economic situation, due to Covid and many loans in particular, the Welsh must find its characteristic game, as in particular in the second half against the English. In Scotland, they didn't really exist and quickly lost any chance of taking points...

The probable composition: 15. Halfpenny – 14. Adams, 13. Grady, 12. Hawkins, 11. Rees-Zammit – 10. O. Williams, 9. T. Williams – 8. Faletau, 7. Tipuric, 6. Tshiunza – 5. A.W. Jones; 4. Beard – 3. Francis, 2. Owens (cape), 1. Thomas.

England favourite

Steve Borthwick's men did not really start the Tournament in the best way by losing at home to the Scots (23-29).

But they were able to fill up with confidence at Twickenham against Italy by scoring 5 tries. This success in front of their supporters (31-14) allows them to relaunch themselves in the Tournament, in ambush behind the Scots and the Irish, who have 4 more units (10, against 6 for the English).

Even if everything was not perfect in the last match, the English showed that they had to be counted on in this competition. Beaten last year in Wales, they are thirsty for revenge.

The XV de la Rose is favorite according to the bookmakers. And in view of the preparation of the XV du Poireau, we understand why...

The probable composition: 15. Steward; 14. Clever 13. Slade, 12. Lawrence, 11. Watson; 10. Farrell (cap.), 9. van Poortvliet; 7. J. Willis, 8. Dombrandt, 6. Ludlam; 5. Chessum, 4. Itoje; 3. Sinckler, 2. George, 1. Genge.

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