England’s pack were relentless in carrying hard and puncturing holes in the Italian defence.

Debutant Ethan Roots stood out with his athleticism and ability to manoeuvre the royal blue shirts, while Maro Itoje stamped his authority at the breakdown and in the line-out, and Chandler Cunningham-Smith came off the bench to impose himself in the loose.

Wales’ forwards capitulated in the first half last weekend before fronting up in the second, led by Aaron Wainwright, Alex Mann and young captain Dafydd Jenkins.

Wainwright and Mann both powered over from close range, while 21-year-old Exeter lock Jenkins, who will test his line-out skills against the formidable Itoje, says Twickenham is the “best place to win” as a Welshman.

That sentiment was echoed by prop Gareth Thomas, who told BBC Radio 5 Live: “Everyone in Wales would love to play England. It’s the biggest game in the year for us.”

Expect plenty of grit and aggression in the first set-piece.