Round 3 of the 2019 Six Nations will see Wales looking to inflict revenge on England as they welcome their age-old rivals to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
The 2018 Six Nations saw the sides meet in a tense encounter at Twickenham, which saw England run out 12-6 winners thanks to a brace of first-half tries from Jonny May.
Wales fought hard in the second half, but Eddie Jones’ team held firm to secure the triumph. This time round, however, they will be determined to use their home advantage to come out on top.
A RIVALRY REKINDLED
England vs. Wales is a rugby rivalry like few others. It’s a rivalry that goes all the way back to 1881 – when the nations met for the first time at London’s Richardson’s field – and it remains one of the most awaited fixtures in the sport today.
A total of 131 matches have been played, with England having 62 wins to Wales’ 57. They will be looking to claim their fourth consecutive win against Wales in the Six Nations when the two sides meet on Saturday, February 23 (kick-off 4.45pm local time).
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However, there have been plenty of occasions when England have failed to handle their Welsh counterparts.
The fixture has often been a tight affair, but the Six Nations wins of 2008 and 2013 will be remembered fondly by Welsh supporters for years to come.
In 2008, Warren Gatland steered Wales to their first win at Twickenham for 20 years in his first match in charge. Second-half tries from Lee Bryne and Mike Phillips helped Wales to an impressive 29-16 victory.
And who could forget Wales’ record 30-3 win over England in Cardiff to claim the 2013 Six Nations title.
So, come February, the rivalry continues, and if recent results are anything to go by, we should certainly be in for a thrilling encounter.
THE WELSH CAPITAL
From the waterfront to the spectacular city centre, there is so much to do in Wales’ capital aside from watching rugby.
The Millennium Centre – a 2,500-capacity venue that host massive bands, comedians and touring theatre shows – certainly competes with the Principality Stadium for the city’s most iconic attraction.
In addition, there are few places better to shop than in Cardiff’s Victorian arcades. These corridors meander through the city centre, crammed with family-run cafes, independent bookstores, boutique shops and hidden tea houses.
And no visit to Cardiff would be complete without a tour around the castle – which dates back to 55 AD.
THE VENUE
If you’re visiting the Principality Stadium for the first time, you’ll be pleased to know that it is located right in centre of Cardiff next to the Taff River.
Central Cardiff Station is a five-minute walk from the stadium, and you can even see it coming out of the station. With fans and signs everywhere, the venue is impossible to miss.
As for the stadium itself, the atmosphere in the 74,500-seater is sure to be electric for this hotly-anticipated encounter between the cross-border rivals.
