Lock Alun Wyn Jones and captain Sam Warburton return for Wales’ Triple Crown bid against England on Saturday.

Unbeaten Wales have made three changes to the pack that started their

27-13 win over Scotland

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Hooker Ken Owens will make his first Wales start because Matthew Rees and Huw Bennett have calf injuries.

Osprey Jones will play his first Wales game since the World Cup, ousting team-mate Ryan Jones, who hands back the captaincy to openside Warburton.

Warburton was forced to miss the victory over the Scots because of a dead leg.

Alun Wyn Jones, who win his 60th cap, is back

after recovering from a dislocated toe

Leicester skipper Geordan Murphy landed a last-gasp drop-goal to inflict a first Premiership home defeat on Saracens in more than a year.

Neil de Kock’s converted try and an Alex Goode penalty were not enough for Sarries in the first half as Toby Flood landed four kicks from the tee.

Two more Goode kicks put Sarries in control before Ed Slater crashed over to give Tigers a one-point advantage.

Goode struck again with minutes left but Murphy slotted home at the death.

Leicester went down to 14 men inside a minute when Slater was harshly judged to have pulled down Jackson Wray in the opening line-out but Goode was off target with the resultant penalty.… Continue reading Saracens 19-20 Leicester

Northampton fly-half Stephen Myler landed seven penalties against Sale to keep Saints’ quest for a top two Premiership finish on track.

Myler had his first penalty cancelled out by Nick Macleod, then landed four unanswered kicks in the first half.

The two stand-offs exchanged kicks early in the second half before Mark Cueto’s 50th-minute try.

Ryan Lamb’s late drop-goal ensured Saints’ win but Macleod’s kick at the death gave the Sharks a bonus point.

The first half was dominated by defences but the hosts were more accurate with the boot and when Andrew Sheridan was sin-binned for killing the ball Myler landed his fourth goal for a 12-3 half-time lead.

After the break… Continue reading Northampton 24-17 Sale

England scrum-half Ben Youngs admits he faces uncertainty over his place ahead of the Six Nations match against Wales at Twickenham on 25 February.

The 22-year-old was replaced by Lee Dickson, who impressed in his place, in last weekend’s

19-15 win over Italy

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Youngs told BBC Sport he had discussed his performance with England interim coach Stuart Lancaster.

“We had a good chat and he said keep cracking on but he hasn’t decided who’s going to play against Wales,” he said.

“I’ve got to stay positive, there is definitely a tussle now, there always is, but I’ve got to work very hard and try and prove myself because I’m definitely under pressure.”… Continue reading Youngs fearful over England place

Chris Robshaw has been confirmed as England captain for the remainder of this year’s Six Nations.

The 25-year-old Harlequins flanker,

originally appointed skipper for the first two matches,

led England to wins in Scotland and Italy.

“Certainly for the next three games we think it’s the right decision,” said interim coach Stuart Lancaster.

“It was an easy choice. He’s respected, he leads by example and says the right thing at the right time.”

Analysis

Alastair Eykyn
Rugby union commentator

Confirmation of Robshaw’s captaincy will surprise no-one. Under his leadership… Continue reading Robshaw to remain England captain