Gatland makes seven Wales changes to face England

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George North returns as Wales head coach Warren Gatland makes sweeping changes to his team for Twickenham on Saturday.

George North will be only the fifth Wales player to make 50 championship appearances when he takes the field against EnglandWatch live on S4C and iPlayer; listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Radio Wales & Radio Cymru; text commentary on BBC Sport website and app.

North, 31, becomes only the fifth Welshman to play 50 championship games, following Martyn Williams, Stephen Jones, Gethin Jenkins and Alun Wyn Jones. "We've made a few changes to the starting line-up this weekend which gives opportunities to the players coming in. We need to be accurate and keep our discipline.

 

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