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Wales make 2 changes for Six Nations visit of England


Wales back-rower Aaron Wainwright (Photo by Andrea Martini/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Matt Sherratt has made two changes to his Wales starting XV for their final Guinness Six Nations match of 2025, against England at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

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Aaron Wainwright comes into the back row in place of Tommy Reffell, who is selected on the bench, and will line up at blindside flanker with captain Jac Morgan switching to openside and Taulupe Faletau remaining at No.8.

The only change to the backline comes in the back three, where Joe Roberts is handed his first start of this year’s championship, on the left wing and Ellis Mee shifts across to the right as Sherratt covers for the loss of the injured Tom Rogers.

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It will be the first time Roberts has started a professional match on the wing, although it was a role he played for more than 70 minutes of the defeat to Scotland last time out.

Gareth Anscombe, meanwhile, retains the No.10 jersey despite Jarrod Evans’ strong showing off the bench in Edinburgh in round four.

Harlequins fly-half Evans is named as a replacement once again, and is joined by Nick Tompkins who returns as the only other addition to the matchday squad.

Wales head into what is scheduled to be Sherratt’s final match in interim charge looking for their first Test victory in 17 attempts.

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Sherratt said: “Wales England is always a special occasion and we know it will be an incredible atmosphere at Principality Stadium.

“We’re excited to finish our campaign at home and are looking to put in our best performance on pitch on Saturday.”

Wales team v England

15. Blair Murray (Scarlets – 7 caps)
14. Ellis Mee (Scarlets – 2 cap)
13. Max Llewellyn (Gloucester Rugby – 7 caps)
12. Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby – 11 caps)
11. Joe Roberts (Scarlets – 4 caps)
10. Gareth Anscombe (Gloucester Rugby – 41 caps)
9. Tomos Williams (Gloucester Rugby – 63 caps)
1. Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers – 53 caps)
2. Elliot Dee (Dragons – 55 caps)
3. WillGriff John (Sale Sharks – 4 caps)
4. Will Rowlands (Racing 92 – 40 caps)
5. Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs – 22 caps)
6. Aaron Wainwright (Dragons – 56 caps)
7. Jac Morgan (Ospreys – 22 caps) – captain
8. Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff Rugby – 107 caps)

Replacements
16. Dewi Lake (Ospreys – 19 caps)
17. Gareth Thomas (Ospreys – 39 caps)
18. Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby – 13 caps)
19. Teddy Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 5 caps)
20. Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers – 26 caps)
21. Rhodri Williams (Dragons – 8 caps)
22. Jarrod Evans (Harlequins – 10 caps)
23. Nick Tompkins (Saracens – 40 caps)

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