England v Wales LIVE: Updates, start time and team news

Wales begin the 2026 Six Nations with a daunting trip to face in-form England as Steve Tandy's men look to cause a huge upset on the opening weekend of the tournament.

Louis Rees-Zammit starts at full-back, while Josh Macleod replaces injured captain Jac Morgan in the back row. England have named a formidable 23, with the likes of Maro Itoje, Tom Curry and Henry Pollock all set to be introduced from the bench in the second-half.

The game kicks off at 4.40pm and you can follow live updates below.

England: Freddie Steward; Tom Roebuck, Tommy Freeman, Fraser Dingwall, Henry Arundell; George Ford, Alex Mitchell; Ellis Genge, Jamie George (capt), Joe Heyes, Alex Coles, Ollie Chessum, Guy Pepper, Sam Underhill, Ben Earl.

Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Bevan Rodd, Trevor Davison, Maro Itoje, Tom Curry, Henry Pollock, Ben Spencer, Marcus Smith.

Wales: Louis Rees-Zammit; Ellis Mee, Eddie James, Ben Thomas, Josh Adams; Dan Edwards, Tomos Williams; Nicky Smith, Dewi Lake (capt), Archie Griffin, Dafydd Jenkins, Adam Beard, Alex Mann, Josh Macleod, Aaron Wainwright.

Replacements: Liam Belcher, Rhys Carre, Tomas Francis, Ben Carter, Taine Plumtree, Harri Deaves, Kieran Hardy, Mason Grady.