‘Wales cannot let England win title in Cardiff’

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Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins says his side cannot let England realise their Six Nations title ambitions in Cardiff this weekend.

Steve Borthwick’s side will arrive at the Principality Stadium on Saturday afternoon hoping they can win the title, although France remain favourites when they host Scotland after events in Cardiff have finished.

In contrast to the title contenders, Wales have lost 16 successive internationals and are bottom of the table hoping to avoid another Wooden Spoon.

England hooker Jamie George has called the game “Wales’ World Cup final”.

“This is the game you dream of playing in as a kid,” said Jenkins.

“This game is a special one, and one we’re definitely up for.

“They can win the championship, so we can’t be having that in Cardiff.”

Jenkins plays his club rugby in Exeter so bragging rights are also important. Exeter centre Henry Slade is in the England squad, but missed Sunday’s 42-17 win against Italy because of injury.

“If I go back to Exeter with a win I’d be a lot happier, in terms of you can start ripping into a few of the other boys,” said Jenkins.

“I’ve taken my fair share of stick off them, so it’d be nice to hand out a bit.”

To derail’s England’s hopes, Wales have to win a Test match for the first time since October 2023.

Wales have also lost their past eight home matches and previous eight Six Nations games played at the Principality Stadium.