Ireland’s narrow 22-17 win over Italy means any win for England against Wales will take them past the Irish in the Six Nations table.

Ireland end the Championship with 19 match points and a points difference of +18.

A win for England - without a try bonus point - will take them to 19 match points, while their points difference is currently +20 and this will only be improved with a win.

So Ireland didn’t improve their points difference enough to pressure England to get a try bonus point in victory.

But even if England win, victory for France against Scotland will still almost guarantee them the title given their superior points difference.

Wales now need two match points today to avoid a second Wooden Spoon in a row.

Mike Henson
BBC Sport at the Principality Stadium

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Away-day last days have not been good for England in the Six Nations.

Since Italy joined the tournament in 2000, England have finished their campaign on the road 17 times. They have won only five. Two of those wins were in 2002 and 2003, with 36-point victories over Italy and Ireland respectively.

Since then have won only three of 13 away-day campaign-closers. They have never won in Wales on the final day either, losing in 2007 (27-18) and 2013 (30-3).

Ominious for the away dressing room.

James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio Wales

There is something about playing England in Cardiff, regardless of what's gone on in the last few games.

It's very similar to 2007, we had no right to win that game.

England have got quality players, but there's a lot of young quality players who will not have experienced this atmosphere, so if we can start well and unsettle them, anything can happen.

I just told you that Tommy Freeman is aiming to become only the second player in Six Nations history to score in every game of a single championship.

No wonder then that former Ireland international Simon Zebo says Freeman's form for England has made him a strong contender for the Lions tour of Australia.

Katherine Jenkins delighted people at a Cardiff bar with a pre-match rendition of the Welsh national anthem before Wales face England in their Six Nations clash.

The opera singer performed the opening of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land Of My Fathers) before encouraging her audience to join in.

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Tommy Freeman just can't stop scoring can he and today is chasing a little piece of rugby history.

After tries against Ireland, France, Scotland and Italy, Freeman is aiming to become only the second player to score in all five games of a single Six Nations tournament.

France's Philippe Bernat-Salles was the first - and last - to do so back in 2001.

Bizarrely after 23 years without anyone emulating that feat, we could see two players do it on the same day if France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey crosses against Scotland later on.

Just like buses...

Andrew Cotter
Commentator on BBC One

A fixture that always stirs the emotions but the fact that England still have an outside chance of the title and that Wales could end their losing run against their great rival sets this one up beautifully.

Despite the positive signs since Sherratt took charge Wales know they'll need a bit more carrying power, which is why Wainwright comes in for Reffell in the back row.

England, meanwhile, have reshuffled their backline following Lawrence's injury. They are certainly not short of playmakers with Marcus Smith returning to full-back, but as England go hunting for tries, can Wales expose their defence?

If they play as they did against Ireland, or in the second half against Scotland, it's possible. What is guaranteed is the atmosphere under the roof in Cardiff will be a fitting finale for both of these sides in this Championship.

Who scored an own goal while on trial at Manchester City? And who puts chocolate in his spaghetti bolognese? England captain Maro Itoje reveals all in our team-mates quiz.

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Well Ian Gough, it's funny you should ask about times when England have come to Cardiff looking for a title.

We heard earlier from Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins who says letting England win a Six Nations title here is unthinkable.

Well there are a few heroics from the past that Wales can draw inspiration today.

Whether it's 18-year-old Keith Jarrett's dream debut in 1967, Neil Jenkins converting Scott Gibbs' try at Wembley in 1999, James Hook's full house in 2007 or Alex Cuthbert's try double in 2013.

If you've got time to spare while sipping your pre-match pint, have a read as BBC Sport Wales recalls five occasions when Wales denied their great rivals silverware on the final weekend of the tournament.

Ian Gough
Former Wales international on BBC Radio Wales

It does seem ominous, but how many times have England come here [to Cardiff] expecting to win a title and we have spoiled the party.

There is a huge amount to do for our boys, but watching the Under-20s last night, they have got to take a bit of heart from that.

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It sheds new details and untold stories about the infamous Harlequins cheating scandal and how a joke shop blood capsule unleashed a chain of events that rocked rugby to its core.

Sport’s Strangest Crimes: Bloodgate on BBC Sounds

Something tells me we won't need any capsules today... there will plenty of the real thing!

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Six Nations weekend has already kicked-off with a bang in Cardiff after Wales stunned Grand Slam chasing England last night.

Amid raucous scenes next door at the Arms Park, Wales came from behind to beat England 23-13 in a gripping match.

Defending champions England looked on course to complete a first clean sweep since 2021 when prop Ralph McEachran crossed early to open a 13-3 lead.

But backed by a fervent crowd, Wales hit back with 20 unanswered points.

Centre Steffan Emanuel and wing Harry Rees-Weldon either side of half time before a ferocious defence denied the visitors.

Wales' third place was their best finish since 2017 while England's loss meant France snatched the title.

An omen for today?

Flanker Tom Curry explains why he loves putting his body on the line, and how he has bounced back from career-saving hip surgery to spearhead England's push for the Six Nations title.

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Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins sums up the feeling of most of the home fans today by saying his side cannot let England win the Six Nations in Cardiff.

England could clinch the title although France remain favourites when they host Scotland later today.

"This is a special game, the sort you dream of playing in as a kid," said Jenkins.

"They can win the championship, so we can't be having that in Cardiff.

Jenkins plays his club rugby in Exeter so bragging rights are also important. Exeter centre Henry Slade is in the England squad, but missed Sunday's 42-17 win against Italy because of injury.

"If I go back to Exeter with a win I'd be a lot happier, in terms of you can start ripping into a few of the other boys," said Jenkins.

"I've taken my fair share of stick off them, so it'd be nice to hand out a bit."

Former internationals Sam Warburton, John Barclay and Ugo Monye tell stories of the brutal training camps they endured and discuss how the treatment of players has changed over the past decade.

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Not often does a fly-half thank the opposition's head coach before kick-off but that's exactly what Fin Smith did this week.

Smith has become England's first-choice number 10 during the tournament and says he has Matt Sherratt to thank for his development.

Wales' interim head coach was Smith's first coach at Worcester and gave him some vital advice to follow if he wanted to follow in the footsteps of George Ford and Owen Farrell.

"He sat me down for an honest conversation that I won't forget when I was midway through my first year with Worcester as an 18-year-old," said Smith.

"He was saying Faz (Owen Farrell) and Fordy (George Ford) were playing week in, week out, and if I wanted to get to that level, which he said at the time that he thought I could, I needed to push.

"He looked out for me and gave me a shot in my first year. As a coach, it is probably not the easiest thing to do, but I am grateful to him and I have been speaking to him for a while since he left Worcester."

Mike Henson
BBC Sport at the Principality Stadium

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There has been plenty of fruity sign language aimed at the England team bus on its way into the Principality Stadium in the past.

This year, a giant leek restricts itself to a watershed-friendly double thumbs-down.

A fair few England fans are lining up to offer more encouraging gestures.

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Big day for Will Stuart who hopes to not only celebrate his 50th cap with a Six Nations title - but is hoping to put his name even further in the frame for British & Irish Lions selection.

It's a remarkable turnaround for the Bath prop who knew he was struggling to hold onto his Test position after coming under real pressure in two summer Tests in New Zealand.

The 28-year-old was duly left off the list for the first set of central contracts in October.

"In the summer I knew I hadn't done myself any kind of justice, that I hadn't put my hand forward," Stuart said.

"There were open and honest conversations and I was under no illusion that performance-wise I had a lot of work to do.

"I just needed to get my head down, fly into club games, get better and try to cement myself more as a starting tight-head."

Read more about Stuart's revival this season that has him eyeing this summer's Lions tour.

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Who failed their initiation ceremony and who tapes their mouth up to sleep? Wales captain Jac Morgan took BBC Sport's quiz while at the Six Nations launch event.