Lions duo back in Wales mix

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British and Irish Lions duo George North and Liam Williams appear to be back in contention for Wales selection, having trained with the squad on Monday ahead of Saturday's Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.

North injured his knee during Northampton Saints' defeat to Harlequins on January 30 but played well on his comeback against the same side in Friday’s 36-10 win in the Anglo-Welsh Cup, scoring a try.

Meanwhile, Williams tore his groin ligaments in a November 18 international clash against Georgia. Saracens had rehabbed him extensively for the injury, opting against taking the surgical route.

But the 26-year-old felt very sore when making his comeback for Saracens in the 15-15 Champions Cup draw with Ospreys a month ago.

However, after a second round of rehab, he is fit and ready to play, but question marks remain whether he should have undergone surgery.

Wales kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a 34-7 home triumph over Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday, despite a plethora of injuries.

They will take on back-to-back champions England who dispatched of Italy in Rome on Sunday.