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Wales v England: It's all about the silverware, insists Dan Biggar

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DAN Biggar insists Wales will be about more than mere Slam-busting in tomorrow's Six Nations finale against England in Cardiff. According to Red Rose No. 8 Tom Wood, Rob Howley's side would get more satisfaction from wrecking England's hopes of a clean sweep than winning the title themselves. But with Wales seeking back-to-back titles for the first time in 34 years, Biggar dismisses such a notion out of hand. "Maybe the comments have been taken out of context, but I can say now it wouldn't mean a lot to me if we won but didn't take the title," said Biggar. "It would be great to win, obviously, but rugby is all about winning trophies. "If we don't get our hands on the silverware tomorrow it'll be a huge disappointment. "Definitely, it would mean more to us to win the trophy than to stop them winning the Grand Slam." Wales need to win by eight points to complete perhaps the most improbable championship success of the lot, after a disastrous start that saw them trail Ireland by 30-3 at one point in the first round of matches. Howley's team can get home with a seven-point win as long as they don't allow England to outscore them on tries by more than two on the day. A straight victory would give England their first Slam since 2003. Biggar is certain the visitors will be the side most burdened by what's at stake at the Millennium Stadium. "We still have a lot to play for, but the pressure is more on England," he said. "They are coming here for a Grand Slam and it will be a big test for them. "It'll be a big test for us as well, but they have everything to lose and we have everything to gain. Hopefully, come seven o'clock on Saturday it'll be our hands on the trophy. "Over the past three games we've had a game-plan to win matches rather than entertain. At home, there is more emphasis on us to play a bit of rugby. But, ultimately, there's no pressure on us. "It's all on them. "They are the ones who have to win the game because they are coming here for the Grand Slam. "We just have to go out, do our bit and see where we are at the 60 or 70-minute mark." Gethin Jenkins will lead Wales after proving his fitness after a lower-leg injury, while Justin Tipuric comes in at openside, with Sam Warburton switching to No. 6.

Wales v England: It's all about the silverware, insists Dan Biggar


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