Rugby evening headlines as England warn Wales they're 'going after them' and Grand Slam captain gets MBE
Here are your rugby evening headlines for Tuesday, 22 January.
England have vowed to "go after Wales" at Twickenham, insisting the game is like a knockout World Cup fixture.
Both sides need to win to have a chance of lifting the Six Nations title after a defeat and victory in their opening two matches.
And attack coach Martin Gleeson has warned Wales that England will be putting it all on the line with an attacking game plan.
“It’s a massive game for us. We are treating it like a quarter-final," he said.
"It's a knockout stage for us. We are going after Wales this week. If we don’t get the result, we are out.
“We are going out there with an attacking plan."
England confirmed they have no injury worries, with Manu Tuilagi looking likely to be involved.
England No. 8 Alex Dombrandt has admitted it would be a 'great test' to go up against Taulupe Faletau in the Six Nations this weekend.
Wales have been boosted by the return of the three-time Lions tourist - although it is unclear whether the 31-year-old will feature after a long injury layoff.
Regardless, Dombrandt is more than aware of the threat posed by Faletau.
“Taulupe Faletau is obviously a great player who has played loads of games for Wales," said the Harlequins star.
"If selected, it would be a great test for me to go up against him, for sure. He is one of those No 8s that’s got a great all-court game.
"He’s good in defence and very good in attack. I have watched him play a lot of games and picked up a few things from him. He is a great player."
Wales assistant coach Neil Jenkins was full of praise for England fly-half Marcus Smith ahead of the two sides meeting this weekend.
Jenkins worked with Smith, along with England's injured captain and usual fly-half Owen