Owen Farrell has called on his side to embrace the hostility as England seek a first win against Wales in Cardiff since 2017. England are anticipating a warm welcome from fired-up Welsh fans after a week in which Saturday’s fixture was thrown into doubt but captain Farrell wants his team to rise to the challenge.
Farrell and co were comfortably beaten 40-24 on their last trip to Cardiff two years ago when the pandemic prevented supporters from attending. The return of crowds means England can expect hostilities to begin en route to the Principality Stadium, with Farrell recalling one previous incident when a supporter headbutted the team bus.
