Wales unchanged for Six Nations decider against England

Wales have named an unchanged starting XV to face England at Twickenham in the Six Nations decider on Saturday.
There are three changes on the bench however with Paul James, Luke Charteris and Rhys Webb coming into the match day squad.
James replaces Gethin Jenkins who continues to recover from a calf injury but has been re-integrated back into training. Charteris has come through training positively following his knee injury and returns to the side and Webb, who was called into the squad yesterday, is also named as scrum-half cover.
Front-row trio Rob Evans, Scott Baldwin and Samson Lee pack down for a fourth consecutive RBS 6 Nations match together.
In the second row Bradley Davies and Alun Wyn Jones, who boast more than 150 International caps between them continue their partnership and it is an unchanged back row of Dan Lydiate, and Taulupe Faletau.
Man of the match against , Gareth Davies and Dan Biggar continue at half-back with Jamie Roberts partnering Jonathan Davies in midfield. Alex Cuthbert, George North and Liam Williams are named as the back three.
“We’ve named a pretty experienced side for Saturday, no changes in the starting team, I thought they did pretty well against France and we are looking for them to do a job for us this weekend,” said Wales Head Coach .
“We have a couple of guys back from injury on the bench, Luke Charteris, Paul James and Rhys Webb and that is a bonus.
“There is a huge amount to play for on Saturday and it will go a long way to deciding the Six Nations.
“We are happy with the blend of our side. We have a very experienced back five in the pack, blended with the youth up from and that balance is really pleasing.”
“It’s great to have Rhys back in the squad. He has been training really hard and brings a lot of energy and experience to the team.”
Wales: Liam Williams (); Alex Cuthbert ( Blues), Jonathan Davies (Clermont), Jamie Roberts (), George North ( Saints); Dan Biggar (Ospreys), Gareth Davies (Scarlets); Rob Evans (Scarlets), Scott Baldwin (Ospreys); Samson Lee (Scarlets), Bradley Davies (Wasps), Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys), Dan Lydiate (Ospreys), Sam Warburton (Cardiff Blues, Capt.), Taulupe Faletau (NG ).
Replacements: Ken Owens (Scarlets), Paul James (Ospreys), Tomas Francis (), Luke Charteris (), Justin Tipuric (Ospreys), Rhys Webb (Ospreys), Rhys Priestland (Bath Rugby), Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues).

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