5 talking points ahead of Wales and England’s Six Nations clash

Wales and England are the only two remaining unbeaten teams in this season’s Six Nations.

Wales and England – the two remaining unbeaten teams in this season’s Guinness Six Nations – go head to head in Cardiff on Saturday.

It promises to be a high-octane occasion as both sides go for a victory that would see them installed as firm title favourites.

Here, Press Association Sport assesses some key talking points ahead of the fixture.

England have recent edge over Wales

Wales have not beaten England in Six Nations action since the 2013 tournament, when two Alex Cuthbert tries underpinned a record 30-3 victory that shattered England’s Grand Slam hopes. The five subsequent meetings have been close, with four games decided by six points or less, but England have always had just enough in the tank. If they can do it again – and with home games against Italy and Scotland looming next month – the title and Grand Slam is ready to be collected.

Are England the real deal?

England Training – Pennyhill Park — Eddie Jones’ England are looking impressive so far in this campaign (Steven Paston/PA)

Wales calmly going about their business

Wales’ Six Nations opening has been low-key when compared with England’s blistering start. They trailed France 16-0 before fighting back to win, while a much-changed team laboured to victory over Italy in Rome. Wales, though, are unbeaten for a year and have won 11 games on the bounce, knowing that a win against England would break their all-time record set 109 years ago. Momentum counts for a huge amount in sport, and Wales currently have plenty of it.

Gareth Anscombe versus Owen Farrell – the key contest?

Wales Training and Press Conference – Principality Stadium — Gareth Anscombe will go head-to-head with Owen Farrell (Nick Potts/PA)

The Cardiff factor

Wales v Ireland – RBS 6 Nations – Principality Stadium — The Principality Stadium in Cardiff (David Davies/PA)