Mark Ring will always remember his first time playing at Twickenham and the role a legendary Anglo-Irish comedian played in his unforgettable experience.

England v Wales will be shown live on ITV1 from 3:45pm. Rugby experts and former players will provide plenty of build-up to the big game in the run-up to kick-off. Every match of the tournament will be shown live across BBC and ITV platforms. England v Wales will be live streamed on ITVX for free.

One team begins the Six Nations on a run of 11 consecutive Test victories, while the other has lost 20 of their past 22 and is caught up in a bitter existential crisis. England thrashed Wales 68-14 last season and are 30-point favourites for this one.

Two years since his last Six Nations appearance, Louis Rees-Zammit is eying his first taste of famous rivalry at Twickenham.

England have been dealt a late injury blow

Pubs can stay open until 2am for quarter-finals starting at 10pm, and until 1am for knockout matches starting at or before 9pm.

Wales are in talks over a pre-World Cup friendly against England's group rivals Ghana.