Vickery predicts physical contest

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England captain Vickery believes it will be a contest played "on the very edge" as his team prepare to defend a 20-year unbeaten Twickenham record at Wales' expense.

"Rugby is a very simple game - it is won and lost up front," said Vickery. "And the physicality of the international game, in particular, is huge. England versus Wales is always an immensely physical game."

He added: "They won that battle against us down at the Millennium Stadium last season. Their forwards set the foundations for what was a pretty comfortable victory.

"If you look at this Welsh team, they've got world-class players and they have got some world-class coaches now, I believe.

"If they can get it right on the field, I think they are going to be a very dangerous side.

"I have never played in an England versus Wales game that has not been a physical battle. You've got two teams that are very highly motivated.

"Wales have got a clean slate with a new coaching team, a fantastic target to aim for having not won at Twickenham for 20 years - and I don't think they will have any fears coming to Twickenham."