Aaron Wainwright has been recalled to the beginning aspect for Wales’ conflict towards England in Cardiff on Saturday.
After beginning on the bench towards Scotland final week, Wainwright comes into the beginning XV at flanker whereas Tommy Reffell strikes to the replacements.
Wainwright strains up alongside Taulupe Faletau and captain Jac Morgan in a robust back-row mixture.
The remainder of the Welsh pack is unchanged for the go to of England, who want a bonus level victory on the Principality Stadium to maintain their slim Six Nations title hopes alive.
Interim coach Matt Sherratt has made one change to the backline with Joe Roberts beginning on the wing rather than Tom Rogers, who has fractured his thumb.
“Wales England is at all times an important day and we all know it is going to be an unbelievable environment at Principality Stadium,” Sherratt stated.
“We’re excited to complete our marketing campaign at residence and want to put in our greatest efficiency on pitch on Saturday.”
Wales XV to face England:
Nicky Smith, Elliot Dee, WillGriff John, Will Rowlands, Dafydd Jenkins, Aaron Wainwright, Jac Morgan (captain), Taulupe Faletau, Tomos Williams, Gareth Anscombe, Joe Roberts, Ben Thomas, Max Llewellyn, Ellis Mee, Blair Murray.
Replacements: Dewi Lake, Gareth Thomas, Keiron Assiratti, Teddy Williams, Tommy Reffell, Rhodri Williams, Jarrod Evans, Nick Tompkins.
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