The off-field politics are toxic, Wales are on a terrible run and England are flying, but everyone needs Saturday’s game to be competitive at Twickenham

Expectations abound and Steve Borthwick’s messaging has impressed me as England build towards Wales opener

Wales travel to Twickenham and the usual tight finish does not seem likely. Can Steve Tandy turn expectations on their head?

The off-field politics are toxic, Wales are on a terrible run and England are flying, but everyone needs Saturday’s game to be competitive at Twickenham

England did not play all that well in thrashing Wales in their opener and it is hard to see how the visitors pull themselves out of the rut