England braced for severe encounter across the Severn Bridge

England will head for Cardiff adamant that victory over Wales is a serious possibility

Hadden keeps faith with pack but Paterson is left out again

Scotland coach Frank Hadden has brought in three inexperienced backs but left record points scorer Chris Paterson on the bench again

Frank Hadden today recalled Thom and Max Evans to the Scotland team for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France

Thomas Domingo has been called up to train with the France squad as cover for Lionel Faure ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash against Scotland

The recall of Joe Worsley and Mike Tindall to face Wales at the Millennium Stadium has served notice of the visitors' no-frills intentions

Mike Tindall's qualities of 'bulk, experience and leadership' will be needed as the centre returns to the England team in the cauldron of Cardiff

Wales have risen to fourth in the IRB world rankings on the back of Warren Gatland's success at the helm

The lock Nathan Hinds is set to have knee surgery which could rule him out of action for up to five weeks

Reigning Six Nations champions earn top-four world ranking behind New Zealand, South Africa and Australia

Eddie Butler: England call on more grunt but could still want for finesse against Wales

Martin Johnson has called up Joe Worsley and Mike Tindall for the encounter with Wales this weekend

Marc Lièvremont reshuffles his pack but Lionel Nallet retains the captaincy despite poor form

Lawrence Dallaglio deeply unimpressed with England's attitude

Paul Rees: Five years ago Andy Powell turned his back on rugby, this weekend the Wales No8 faces England with a view to claiming a Lions spot