Preview: England vs. Wales – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday’s Rugby Test clash between England and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Merely a week after their latest Test showdown, England and Wales are poised for yet another captivating 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up clash, set to take place at the iconic Twickenham Stadium this Saturday evening.
The stage is set for what should be an intense showdown, especially after Wales claimed an unexpected yet convincing 20-9 victory over England in their previous clash at Cardiff last weekend.

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Following consecutive defeats at the hands of France and Ireland at the conclusion of their spring campaign, England is seeking a much-needed victory this weekend to rejuvenate their spirits, particularly as they approach their clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on August 19.

Later in the month, Fiji is scheduled to visit Twickenham, but for now, Steve Borthwick’s attention is centred on improving his side’s performance and securing a positive outcome as they renew their rivalry with Wales.
For the upcoming fixture, Borthwick has unleashed a lineup of heavy hitters in an effort to respond to the defeat last week, where the Welsh frontline proved too much for the English to handle at times.
The Cardiff confrontation proved to be a debacle for his side, who faced a series of challenges, including a lack of standout performers, concerning offensive inaccuracies, defensive frailties, and struggles in executing set pieces.
During their Six Nations encounter earlier this year, England secured a 10-point victory, and although the match remained closely contested for much of the game, Ollie Lawrence’s try in the 74th minute ensured that the victors held a comfortable margin by the end.
Notably, despite the