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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Gerard Meagher

Freddie Steward wants England fans to ‘erupt’ for visit of Wales

England's Freddie Steward runs with the ball against Italy in the Six Nations
England’s Freddie Steward wants Twickenham to become a fortress. Photograph: Fabio Frustaci/EPA

Freddie Steward has heralded England’s first match at Twickenham since the World Cup as a chance to “draw a line in the sand”. They were booed off the field after their last home match and he hopes supporters will “erupt” when Wales visit in the Six Nations on Saturday.

England limped to their first loss to Fiji during their previous Twickenham outing in August with supporters ­making their frustrations clear afterwards. The disconnect continued at the World Cup when fans could be heard ­booing in between rousing performances against Argentina in their opening match and their semi-final defeat by South Africa.

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