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Rhys Webb: Wales' Six Nations game against England is massive

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 25:  Rhys Webb of Wales looks on during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Wales at Forsyth Ba
Image: Rhys Webb is preparing for a "massive game" against England

Rhys Webb admits that Saturday's Six Nations clash against title holders England is "a massive fixture" for Wales.

But Webb also underlined how Wales are for more concentrated on themselves in "a very positive environment," rather than be swept along on a tide of fervour - and sometimes hysteria - that can accompany England visits to Cardiff.

While neither side were wildly impressive in recording opening weekend wins - Wales left it late before flooring Italy, while England edged home against France - the 130th meeting between two of world rugby's fiercest rivals is
unlikely to disappoint.

And the outcome could also have a major bearing on how this season's Six Nations title race shapes up, with England seeking back-to-back silverware and Wales chasing a first championship success since 2013.

Sam Warburton is tackled by Ornel Gega of Italy
Image: Sam Warburton is tackled by Ornel Gega during Wales' win against Italy

"The boys are pretty excited - it has been a great start to the campaign," Webb said. "It is a very positive environment to be in.

"It is a massive fixture [against England]. But we are not going to get too carried away. We are just going to concentrate on ourselves and put a big focus on ourselves.

"We watched the England game [against France] live. We didn't go into much detail. We are going to concentrate on ourselves - that's where the main focus is.

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"There has been a lot of talk about England and Ireland, and they played some good rugby over the autumn.

"We will just go about our job and take each game as it comes."

George North evades the attempted tackle from Italy's Leonardo Ghiraldini to score Wales' third try
Image: George North is a doubt for Saturday

The Wales players reconvene on Tuesday, with fitness updates likely to be the most pressing concern for interim head coach Rob Howley.

Fly-half Dan Biggar suffered a blow to his ribs in Rome and was forced off at half-time, while try-scoring wing George North took a heavy early knock to his thigh before playing on and claiming Wales' final touchdown during a one-sided second period.

Number eight Taulupe Faletau, meanwhile, has not played since Christmas Eve due to a knee problem, and his Bath team-mate Luke Charteris also missed out on Rome because of a fracture in his hand.

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