Can Wales and Dan Biggar recapture the magic of 2015?

Dan Biggar in action at RWC 2015
Dan Biggar in action at RWC 2015
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Over the last decade, Wales winning at Twickenham has been a rarity.

In that period of time, just twice have the men in red prevailed at England HQ but Wayne Pivac's side will be determined to add another victory to that underwhelming record when the two sides meet again in London on Saturday evening.

When the teams enter the cauldron of Twickenham this weekend, it will be almost exactly 10 years to the day since Scott Williams helped Wales clinch a 19-12 win over England on route to a Six Nations title

His namesake, Shane Williams, also tasted Grand Slam success with Wales in 2005 and 2008, with both achievements standing out in the nation’s recent history.

In 2015, Wales were at it again at Twickenham and secured a sensational 28-25 victory which all but ended England's dreams in their home Rugby World Cup.

People will remember the decision of England captain Chris Robshaw who opted to go to the corner instead of taking a penalty kick at the posts - which would have handed his side a draw - but the underlying theme in this contest was the grit and determination showcased by Warren Gatland’s warriors.

With injuries hampering their squad, they ended this compelling contest with Lloyd Williams (scrum-half) on the wing, Rhys Priestland (fly-half) at full-back and George North in midfield.

And it was a kick from the aforementioned Williams which found Gareth Davies which stunned England HQ.

Current Wales skipper Dan Biggar was faultless that night and given the injuries the present-day squad are having to deal with, maybe their mercurial No.10 will be able to take inspiration from seven years ago as they aim to create another famous Twickenham evening on Saturday.

There were other heroes that day, too. Typically, Alun Wyn Jones was superb whilst Taulupe Faletau, who has been called into Wales’ current Six Nations squad after seven months out injured, carried his team forward.

Back to Biggar, and he kicked 23 points in 2015, with his penalty from halfway taking Wales ahead after the drama of Davies' try. With Leigh Halfpenny sidelined and Liam Williams, Scott Williams and Hallam Amos all taken off with serious-looking injuries, the fly-half stepped up to the mark, just like he did against Scotland two weeks ago.

His late drop-goal ensured Wales bounced back from their chastening opening day defeat to Ireland and now England await this weekend before home games with France and Italy to conclude their championships.

The current Six Nations holders will be aware that their latest trip to Twickenham is their biggest hurdle if they are to somehow defy the odds and retain their title, but with Biggar at the forefront of this Wales side, could they recapture the magic of seven years ago to achieve their first win in London since that famous night in 2015?

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