Impressed: Gareth Edwards
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Wales great Gareth Edwards reckons England have a great opportunity to claim a Six Nations Grand Slam when they meet the Welsh on March 16.
The British and Irish Lions legend has watched both Wales and England in 2013, with the pair winning against Italy and France last weekend.
And with England facing Italy in London in their penultimate fixture, Edwards is expecting to see an unbeaten visitor enter the Millennium Stadium.
"They're worth a shout - Manu Tuilagi is back in form and Chris Robshaw is leading by example," he told BBC Radio 5 live before hailing English head coach Stuart Lancaster for a job well done.
"He's [Lancaster] brought the guys down to earth.
"They've lived through difficult truths in the last couple of years because they were not as good as people expected them to be.
"He's now brought stability to a young team that believes in themselves. They are exceptionally talented players but a team without any real stars, so to speak."
Edwards isn't writing off Wales overcoming their rivals on March 16 though and has been impressed by how Rob Howley's charges have turned the corner after a tough spell.
"After two away wins against formidable opposition, Wales are back in a position where they can compete," continued the former Wales and Lions star," he added.
"Some are getting excited about England coming to Cardiff to try to win the Grand Slam. Wales will be hoping that they still have everything to play for in the championship."
Comments
Iyhel says...
Err... "two wins against formidable opposition"? Really? Not sure that Italy and France will think they were formidable... Forgetable maybe, and hardly forgiveable for the fans.
Posted 10:14 27th February 2013
three6three6 says...
Give Italy a good tonking at HQ..... and then failure in Cardiff? England would still win the Six Nations on points difference from Wales.....
Posted 04:13 27th February 2013
butl says...
Where will the Welsh wind-up come from next?
Its all getting a bit shallow!
Posted 20:46 26th February 2013
rugby_rockstar says...
Ahhh sneaky. A much better response than Mike Ruddock who said Wales has evry chance of beating england in cardiff. Thanks for the heads up Mike.
Gareth on the other hand is laying an ambush in Cardiff. Smart move.
Posted 17:13 26th February 2013