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Warren Gatland has sprung the first surprise of this season’s Six Nations Championship by naming his Wales team to face England early.

Gatland has revealed his hand for Friday night’s match at the Millennium Stadium two days ahead of schedule. It contains no surprises as Wales prepare for a World Cup dress rehearsal against opponents they crushed by a record 30-3 scoreline the last time England visited Cardiff two years ago.

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