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Wales take on England in their final Six Nations match of 2025.

Having lost all of their matches in this year's tournament, resulting in Warren Gatland's departure mid-tournament, Wales are staring down the barrel of another wooden spoon.

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Ben James: Nobody beats Wales 17 times in a row (unless they do)

This week, I've been reminded of the oft-repeated quote from the late American tennis player, Vitas Gerulaitis.

After losing 16 matches in a row to Jimmy Connors, he finally got one over his compatriot - leading to the famous post-match soundbite.

"Nobody beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row," he said. Wales are facing a similar fate this weekend - with back-to-back wooden spoons on the cards.

However, there's something about Cardiff when England roll into town. It's rare that the two sides meet in the final round of the Six Nations, but there's no denying - regardless of their current, differing, circumstances - that it makes Super Saturday that little bit more, well, super.

1989, 2007, 2013. You cannot count out the Cardiff factor. Wales are improved, too, under Matt Sherratt - after a year of going nowhere with Warren Gatland.

Maybe it's just wishful thinking after covering Wales through 500-odd days of misery, but, more than anything, I just want this group of players and staff to taste victory again.

As for Gerulatis, someone did actually beat him 17 times in a row. Some bloke called Bjorn Borg, apparently.

But never let that get in the way of a good quote.

Wales 31-27 England

Steffan Thomas: Wales have a real chance but I fear English power will be too much

It has been over 500 days and 16 Test matches since Wales last tasted victory but there are reasons to be optimistic their barren run is about to come to an end. Since Matt Sherratt replaced Warren Gatland as head coach Wales the level of performance, particularly from an attacking perspective - has gone up a notch.

Wales came mightily close to upsetting Ireland while they ended the game strongly against Scotland at Murrayfield. If they can put in a complete 80 minute performance they stand a realistic chance of toppling England but it's going to be difficult.

Wales have attacked well over the past couple of Test matches scoring six tries and if they can win quick ball they have the personnel in the likes of Blair Murray, Ben Thomas, Max Llewellyn and Tomos Williams to hurt England. But this game will be won and lost up-front.

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Wales' pack went well in the narrow defeat to Ireland but Sherratt's side got blown away physically in the first 50 minutes at Murrayfield. If they can gain parity up-front against Steve Borthwick's side they will put themselves in a strong position.

The fact they are playing at home against their bitter rivals will give the hosts a level of emotional energy which should take care of the physicality to a certain extent. But England have the stronger pack and have gone with a 6-2 split on the bench which will challenge Wales physically.

I think the key will be slowing down the speed of England's attacking ruck ball. England have a backrow full of fetchers in the Curry twins - Ben and Tom - and Ben Earl.

If Wales allow England to dominate the breakdown then it will be a very long afternoon. This will be close but I fear the strength of England's pack, their backrow excellence and some stardust behind the scrum in the likes of Marcus Smith will see Wales come up just short again.

Wales 24-28 England

John Jones: Wales are going to do it - just

Oh, go on then.

Warren Gatland has been banging the old drum about the negativity of the Welsh rugby media again this week - but for the last 18 months or so, you've just had to call it as you see it.

But now, after three good halves out of four under Matt Sherratt, there are now, finally, some reasons to be cheerful. The myth that Wales don't have players good enough has been dispelled, the idea they don't want it enough rubbished.

This is a squad full of talent and heart and desire, let down for too long by those high above them. But with green shoots appearing week on week, you feel that Wales must now break their miserable losing run in order for them to truly flourish.

After 500-odd days of pain, I think that turning point will finally come this weekend.

Cliche as it might be, the formbook really does go out the window for this fixture and the importance of playing in front of a home crowd in Cardiff cannot be overstated for Wales. We saw how it lifted Sherratt's side against Ireland and the emotion and history of this match-up is bound to kick things up a notch.

England are a good team, but not a great one and if Wales keep their heads and frustrate the visitors in defence, I think we'll see some errors creep in, of which the home side can take advantage. Send a stray kick into the hands of Blair Murray and he can hurt you.

As Sam Warburton said in his newspaper column this week, the battle of the back rows will be key, with both sides boasting some hugely impressive talent in that particular department. Wales really need to get the upper hand there if they are to execute their game plan and come out on top.

With a shot at the title, there is of course plenty for England to play for. But I just can't shake the feeling that, for Wales, it's all been building to this. It's going to be mighty, mighty close but I think they're going to do it - just.

Wales 21-20 England

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