Thursday 8 February 2018 11:23, UK
Jamie Roberts believes a Wales victory at Twickenham "is one of the great things as a Welsh rugby player" ahead of Saturday's Six Nations encounter against England.
Wales impressed with a convincing opening round 34-7 victory over Gregor Townsend's Scotland last weekend while favourites England began with a seven-try success over a spirited Italy.
Roberts, who will be a spectator to the events in London after being left out of Warren Gatland's squad, is confident the meeting will be "one of the great fixtures".
"Ask any Welshman, it's not just the rugby players," Roberts told Sky Sports News.
"The rivalry is there and the history is fantastic in the Six Nations and that is what makes the tournament. The opening round has not disappointed.
"To see Wales win at Twickenham is one of the great things as a Welsh rugby player. You appreciate how many people are watching back home."
Wales defeated England in the 2015 Rugby World Cup and 2012 Six Nations at Twickenham - both matches Roberts was involved in - and the 31-year-old insists past successes can make a difference to confidence levels within the squad.
"Certainly a few of the lads, Alun Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, Scott Williams have won big games at Twickenham and that confidence will filter down through the squad and let the younger lads know exactly what it takes," he said.
"It is a tough test - England's record at home, especially under Eddie Jones is quite impressive. But if Wales go out and play with the same confidence and ambition as they did against Scotland then they will give themselves a great chance.
"Come 70 minutes if it is a one-score game that is all you hope for in Test rugby and then nail that last 10 minutes."
England conceded two tries to Italy and Roberts expects the England coaching staff to address the width Eddie Jones' side offered their opponents in Rome.
Roberts, who will make his return to club rugby from a head injury against Wasps on Sunday, said: "It's no secret England conceded quite a bit of meterage in the wide channels at the weekend.
"Someone like Paul Gustard won't be too pleased with that and they will address that this week, especially having seen the way Wales played with that endeavour to width against Scotland.
"It's certainly an intriguing battle. There's no doubt neither side will have as much space - the kicking game will be far more important and ultimately, as most games are decided, by goal kicking.
"Leigh Halfpenny showed some fantastic form at the weekend."
