Wales vs England: Sam Warburton says Red Rose are walking around with targets on their backs in Six Nations clash
ENGLAND players are walking around with targets on their backs, says Sam Warburton.
The deposed Wales captain reckons every other Six Nations outfit wants to take them down.
Warburton admits his team face a huge task against Eddie Jones’ all-conquering side on Saturday.
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He produced his best performance since the World Cup in Sunday’s 33-7 win in Italy but reckons Wales will need to find another gear if they are to stop England making it 16 consecutive wins in Cardiff.
Warburton said: “If you are Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France or Italy in the Six Nations, the biggest game is England. When you chat to players from those countries, that’s how they feel.
“They really prioritise that match because everyone just wants to beat England. It’s a big scalp because they are a great team.
“It’s a fair judgment to compare them to the All Blacks right now.
“It’s going to take a huge game out of us to get a win.”
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The 70-cap star added: “That Anglo-Welsh rivalry will always be there. It’s the one the fans look forward to the most.
“It will be a massive game, a huge occasion for everyone.”