Flanker Dan Lydiate says writing the wrongs of Wales’ RBS 6 Nations defeat to England will be their motivation to triumph at Twickenham on Sunday.
Unbeaten after three matches when they took on the eventual Grand Slam winners in March, Wales’ effectively surrendered hopes of winning the RBS 6 Nations when they went in 16-0 down at half-time.
Despite converted tries from George North and Taulupe Faletau in the final seven minutes to set up a grandstand finish, Wales left it all a bit too late.
And, as they prepare to renew hostilities before respective summers tours to South Africa and Australia, Lydiate says gaining revenge on the Red Rose is a high priority.
“The first half of that RBS 6 Nations game is still hurting,” said the 28-year-old.
“We’ve got a chance now to play against the Grand Slam-winning side, and the boys are really looking forward to it.
“We are still scratching our heads now about the first half. It was tough watching it back, and nobody wants to feel like we did after that game again. We’ve just got to make sure our preparation is right and we fly into the game.
“All credit to England, they flew into us and we were found wanting. We weren’t at the races at all.
“It’s always a big challenge going there, but one that you relish. We are looking forward to this weekend to hopefully start the tour off on a strong foot.
“Both sides will get a lot out of having a big hit before going out on our tours.
“You always rub your hands together when you get the chance to play England, and hopefully it will serve both teams well to have a really good blow-out and get back to that international intensity before we go down under.”
