Bet of the day: Wales beat England to deny Red Rose a Triple Crown

Jamie Clark, Sports Editor | March 12, 2016

Coral’s bet of the day

• Welsh won at Twickenham last September and on two of last three visits
• Dragons unchanged for top Test against Red Rose
• North and Cuthbert considerable wide threats

Great deal for Dragons to defeat England

Something’s got to give as the two unbeaten Six Nations side meet at Twickenham, and there is value in backing Wales to repeat their Rugby World Cup win over England at 11/5 with Coral.

Although the Red Rose have changed coach since the dismal autumn performances and pool stage exit from the global stage, much of the side that flopped remains on new boss Eddie Jones’ roster.

On the flip side, Dragons counterpart Warren Gatland has seen the injury crisis that meant the Rugby World Cup was always an uphill battle abate considerably.

Strength in depth shows in squad

Wales’ replacements are so much experienced than that of hosts England, with the visiting bench boasting 279 caps compared to 151 for the home team.

Among those hoping to get a game for Gatland are recently fit-again scrum half Rhys Webb and kicker Rhys Priestland. This half back duo could easily be in the Dragons’ XV in place of Gareth Davies and Dan Biggar.