2025 Six Nations preview: Wales v England

10 Mar 2025 | 3 min |

2025 Six Nations preview: Wales v England

Everything you need to know ahead of Wales v England as Steve Borthwick’s side head to the Principality Stadium for their final game of the 2025 Guinness Men’s Six Nations.

England travel to Cardiff on the back of three home victories, most recently a convincing seven-try win over Italy. They know that a win is the minimum requirement if they are to lift the Six Nations trophy for the first time since 2020.

England currently sit second in the Championship table, one point behind France and one point ahead of Ireland, who are third.

Wales are looking to end a winless run that stretches back 16 games, having lost 35-29 to Scotland last time out. Under interim head coach Matt Sherratt performances have improved despite two losses, as the team pushed both Ireland (18-27) and Scotland close.

During last year’s Six Nations, England edged a tight encounter with Wales (16-14) thanks to tries from Ben Earl and Fraser Dingwall.

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Where	Principality Stadium, Cardiff
When	Saturday 15 March
Kick-off	16:45
Where to watch	BBC One

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Six Nations title permutations

England, France, Ireland and Scotland are all still in with a shout of winning the Six Nations, although some have better odds than others.

For England to win, the most likely way would be by beating Wales with a bonus point and France failing to beat Scotland.

If France beat Scotland without a bonus point it would take a significant swing in points difference, as well as a bonus-point win, for England to lift the trophy.

Steve Borthwick's side could also finish top with a bonus-point draw, or even a loss provided they earn two bonus points and both France and Ireland fail to win.