England vs Wales LIVE: Result and reaction as Eddie Jones’s side clinch Six Nations Triple Crown

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Follow the latest updates live from the Six Nations clash at Twickenham as England take on fierce rivals Wales, with the Triple Crown up for grabs for Eddie Jones’s side.

The fourth round of the Six Nations has been blighted by the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, with today’s opening fixture between Ireland and Italy already postponed in an effort to contain the spread of the pandemic. Despite fears that England and Wales’s clash could go the same way, the match goes ahead in what will definitely be England’s final Six Nations match this season, with next weekend’s finale against Italy also called off.

Jones has made two changes to his side as both Mark Wilson and Anthony Watson return from injury for their first international appearances of the season, with Sam Underhill missing out through injury and Jonathan Joseph dropped. Wales boss Wayne Pivac meanwhile makes four changes, as Rob Evans and Josh Navidi come into the pack and Tomos Williams and Liam Williams added to the back line. Follow the live updates below.

When is the match?

England vs Wales takes place on Saturday 7 March at Twickenham Stadium.

What time does it start?

The match kicks off at 4:45pm.

Where can I watch it?

Live coverage will be shown on ITV and online on the ITV Hub from 3:50pm. Highlights will be shown on ITV on Sunday at 10:35pm.

Teams

England: Elliot Daly; Anthony Watson, Manu Tuilagi, Owen Farrell, Jonny May; George Ford, Ben Youngs; Joe Marler, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler; Maro Itoje, George Kruis; Courtney Lawes, Mark Wilson, Tom Curry.

Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, Joe Launchbury, Charlie Ewels, Ben Earl, Willi Heinz, Henry Slade.

Wales: Leigh Halfpenny; George North, Nick Tompkins, Hadleigh Parkes, Liam Williams; Dan Biggar, Tomos Williams; Rob Evans, Ken Owens, Dillon Lewis; Jake Ball, Alun Wyn Jones; Ross Moriarty, Justin Tipuric, Josh Navidi.

Replacements: Ryan Elias, Rhys Carre, Leon Brown, Aaron Shingler, Taulupe Faletau, Rhys Webb, Jarrod Evans, Johnny McNicholl.

Odds

England to win: 2/9

Wales to win: 9/2

Draw: 33/1

Prediction

England 23-17 Wales: History shows these game are among the tightest in world rugby, particularly when it comes to the Six Nations, and just like the tournament trend it tends to all in favour of the home side. That should prove true once more given Wales aren’t at full strength, with Taulupe Faletau only fit enough from the bench and both Josh Navidi and Liam Williams at risk of being undercooked, and England look to be hitting their stride at the perfect time for this collision.

Key Points

• England vs Wales kicked off at 4:45pm
• Watson and Daly tries give England a 20-9 lead at half-time
• Tipuric scores try for Wales in response
• Tuilagi goes over for third England try
• Tuilagi sent off for dangerous tackle
• Biggar and Tiparic score to secure losing bonus point

[7 March 2020 19:08 · Jack de Menezes]

80 mins: England 33-30 Wales

Justin Tipuric goes over in the corner for his second try after strong running from North, but it will count for little with the clock already red. That message is conveyed to Biggar, who takes his time with the conversion and lands it from the touchline.

[7 March 2020 19:09 · Jack de Menezes]