Wales head to Bristol this Saturday with a monumental task ahead: snapping England's world-record 35-game winning streak. The Red Roses have been nearly invincible, and with a sold-out Ashton Gate crowd behind them, few expect that to change.
Wales, meanwhile, are riding a six-game losing streak in the Six Nations. Under new head coach Sean Lynn, they have managed just one win in 12 Tests. The contrast is stark: England are chasing a fifth straight Grand Slam; Wales are hoping to avoid the wooden spoon.
Despite an injury crisis, England demolished Scotland 52-0 last weekend, scoring 12 tries. Wales showed grit in a 28-7 loss to France, but stopping England's attacking onslaught will require a near-superhuman effort.
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Wales have suffered key injuries this week. Ex-captain Hannah Dallavalle is out with a groin injury, joining flanker Alex Callender and captain Kate Williams (calf) on the sidelines. Jenna De Vera, who made her Test debut off the bench against France, will start for the first time. Branwen Metcalfe makes her first Test start, and Bethan Lewis takes over the captaincy.
Alisha Joyce returns to the bench just five months after giving birth, having impressed in training. Keira Bevan gets the nod at scrum-half over Seren Lockwood.
England head coach John Mitchell has rotated again. Millie David will make her England debut on the wing, while Ellie Kildunne—who scored a hat-trick against Wales last year—returns to full-back. Marlie Packer and Sarah Bern are among those promoted to the starting lineup.
The match kicks off at 4:45 PM BST on Saturday, live on BBC One, iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website.