England flanker Tom Wood is a doubtful starter for the upcoming Six Nations clash against Wales at Principality Stadium on Saturday after suffering a shoulder injury.
England back-row James Haskell has warned his team-mates of hostile reception at Principality Stadium where they take on host Wales in the upcoming Six Nations encounter on Saturday.
Three tries in the second half helped Wales turned the tide as they kicked-off their Six Nations campaign with a 7-33 win over Italy at Sadio Olimpico on Sunday.
In-form Exeter centre Michele Campagnaro has been named on the bench as Italy boss Conor O'Shea unveiled the line-up for the Six Nations opener against Wales on Sunday.
Wales' upcoming Six Nations campaign have been dealt a major blow as back-row Taulupe Faletau and lock Luke Charteris have been ruled out of the opening game against Italy on Sunday.
As the Six Nations 2017 tournament is set to kick-off from 4th February, we take a look at six of the players, who might excel for their respective teams.
Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde stated that Bath forward Taulupe Faletau is making a good progress ahead of the upcoming Six Nations tournament which begins next month.
Alun-Wyn Jones is all set to succeed Sam Warburton as Wales skipper as the Wales lock will be handed the opportunity to showcase his captaincy credentials for the British and Irish Lions tour.
Wales international Liam Williams has agreed for a three-year deal with Saracens and will be joining the defending Aviva Premiership champions at the start of the next season.
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martin Phillips is hoping that fullback Leigh Halfpenny makes a return back to Wales after he was provided with the "best possible offer".
Wales international George North insisted that he has no plans of quitting the game despite the calls for him to retire is on the rise after his recent head injury.