England have recalled Marcus Smith at full-back, while Tom Roebuck starts on the wing and Tommy Freeman moves to centre. Steve Borthwick's side realistically need to win with a bonus point and hope France slip up against Scotland. Victory for Wales, or even a losing bonus point, could well see them avoid he Wooden Spoon.

England Under-20 had their Grand Slam dreams dashed by an inspired Wales performance as tempers frayed at a raucous Cardiff Arms Park. Two mass shoving matches marked the end of a tenacious win for the hosts,

England are one win against Wales from a first Under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam since 2021 after a bonus-point victory over Italy in round four. Success in their final match in Cardiff on Friday will also secure back-to-back titles for Mark Mapletoft's side.