Leicester Tigers prop Dan Cole says England are upbeat about the Test against Wales at Twickenham on Sunday despite reports of the fixture not attracting enough interest.
Wales captain Sam Warburton is likely to miss the game against England on Sunday after failing to make satisfying progress from the shoulder injury he sustained last month.
Danny Cipriani's England career dreams took a huge setback after being overlooked by head coach Eddie Jones for the upcoming clash against Wales and the three-Test tour of Australia.
Wales international lock Bradley Davies is all set to exit Wasps after signing a national dual contract with the Welsh Rugby Union and Ospreys for next season.
Wales have announced an experienced 35-man squad for the clash against England later this month and also for their three-Test tour to New Zealand in June.
Sale fly-half Danny Cipriani is among the 26 players announced by England head coach Eddie Jones to take part in a three-day training camp in Brighton.
Justin Tipuric has been ruled out of Wales' tour to New Zealand this summer as the flanker continues to battle concussion symptoms sustained during the RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy last month.