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Welcome to SunSport’s live blog of England vs Wales!

England look to continue their unbeaten start to the 2024 Six Nations campaign as they welcome Wales to Twickenham today.

For the first time in five years, England have named an unchanged starting fifteen for this match as Borthwick looks to find some stability to his side.

The only alteration in the matchday squad is Ellis Genge returning from injury on the bench, meaning Beno Obano being dropped from the squad entirely after winning only his fourth cap last weekend.

Marcus Smith is still out with a calf injury and will not feature, meaning Ford will retain his position at fly-half, while Fin Smith offers cover from the bench.

Gatland, on the other hand, has made seven changes to his starting fifteen, which includes the return of George North who missed the opening game due to a shoulder injury.

After scoring a try on his test debut from the bench last weekend, Mann steps in to replace the injured Botham on the blindside flank, earning his first start in an international match.

Gareth Thomas, Elliot Dee and Keiron Assiratti will form an entirely new front row, while Tomos Williams replaces Gareth Davies at scrum half.

Ioan Lloyd will join him in the halves pairing with Sam Costelow out due to concussion protocols.

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