England vs Wales live stream: How to watch Rugby World Cup warm-up on TV
England will try to recover from defeat in Cardiff while hosting Wales in a crucial Rugby World Cup warm-up.
Steve Borthwick’s side suffered another setback at Principality Stadium last weekend, losing after a promising start as the hosts secured a resounding victory.
Borthwick named his squad for the World Cup on Monday and has decided to recall many regulars, realizing this could be a game to win as England look to build momentum ahead of the tournament.
Their guests still have two warm-up games to go before Warren Gatland selects his 33 sides and the veteran manager takes another look at some of the fringe players who make up this squad.
Here you will find everything you need to know.
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When does England vs Wales take place?
England v Wales are scheduled to kick off at 17:30 BST on Saturday 12 August at Twickenham Stadium.
how can i watch it
The Summer Nations Series encounter will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video in the UK, with English language coverage on the streaming platform from 17:10 BST and a Welsh language broadcast starting 10 minutes later.
team news
Steve Borthwick makes sweeping changes to the side beaten in Cardiff, with England’s line-up more akin to that they might use at the World Cup. Number eight Billy Vunipola is making his debut under Borthwick after recovering from injury, while Saracens team-mate Ben Earl is making his international debut in the back row. Owen Farrell captains a defensive line that includes the recovered Ollie Lawrence, while Elliot Daly and Henry Arundell should provide threats on the touchline.
Jonny Hill is on the bench despite missing World Cup 33. Neither Ollie Chessum (ankle) nor Dave Ribbans, who was sidelined last week with a head injury, feature in the matchday squad, while Ellis Genge is set to claim his 50th win on the lid.
Wales name a completely revamped side managed for the first time by hooker Dewi Lake. Warren Gatland makes his full-back debut for Joe Roberts in a line-up that is rebalancing youth and experience, with Tom Rogers making his first appearance on the wing in more than two years alongside Josh Adams, the 50th international .
At the front, Taine Plumtree is promoted to the number eight jersey and Rhys Davies is another first starter. Two other debutants lurk on the bench: Scarlets prop Kemsley Mathias and Ospreys center Kieran Williams.
Lineups:
England XV: Joe Marler, Jamie George, Will Stuart; Maro Itoje, George Martin; Courtney Lawes, Ben Earl, Billy Vunipola; Jack van Poortvliet, Owen Farrell (Captain); Elliot Daly, Ollie Lawrence, Joe Marchant, Henry Arundell; Freddie Steward.
Substitutes: Theo Dan, Ellis Genge, Dan Cole, Jonny Hill, Jack Willis; Ben Youngs, George Ford, Max Malins.
Wales XV: Gareth Thomas, Dewi Lake (Captain), Tomas Francis; Rhys Davies, Adam Beard; Dan Lydiate, Tommy Reffell, Taine Plumtree; Tomos Williams, Owen Williams; Tom Rogers, Nick Tompkins, Joe Roberts, Josh Adams; Liam Williams.
Substitutes: Sam Parry, Kemsley Mathias, Dillon Lewis, Christ Tshiunza, Taine Basham; Kieran Hardy, Dan Biggar, and Kieran Williams.
opportunities
England wins 3/16
Draw 40/1
Wales wins 11/2
forecast
England ten points ahead
