Wednesday 9 March 2016 16:54, UK
Wales centre Jamie Roberts believes their recent good record at Twickenham will give them a confidence boost ahead of Saturday’s game with England.
Under head coach Warren Gatland, they have beaten England three times in west London and were the last side to defeat them there in a Six Nations encounter.
England are a point clear of Wales at the top of the table in a match that could turn out to be the title decider but the Harlequins player is confident they can return victorious to Wales if they are at their best.
"When I look back over the moments where the stakes have been at their highest - notably 2013 [Wales beat England 30-3 in Cardiff to win the Six Nations] and last year's World Cup, we have delivered as a group," said Roberts.
"We go to Twickenham knowing what it takes to win there, and we have to deliver in 80 minutes.
"If we get it right we win, if we get it wrong we lose. We know what is on the line, and that high-pressure environment brings out the best as a side.
"Experience counts a lot in international rugby, but if you don't turn up you are soon found wanting. Full respect to England, from what they went through in the World Cup, they have come back really strong.
"It will take bodies on the line on Saturday, full concentration, because one missed tackle, a penalty or an unforced error could decide the championship.
"It's going to be one of those games you remember for a long time, whether you win or lose. We have to make sure we do everything in our power to get the former."
Wales have made no secret of the fact that diminutive England fly-half George Ford will be in their back division's sights.
Gatland has indicated his team intend running down Ford's channel, and Roberts, who is seven inches taller and four stone heavier than the England No 10, believes that represents a good gameplan.
"George Ford is probably playing his best rugby at the moment, certainly in attack," added Roberts.
"He attacks the line flat and creates problems for the opposition. He is someone we have to be wary of.
"He is one of the smaller men, there is no doubt about that, and we have got some big backs. So, as Warren said, we won't disappoint in that respect. That's rugby."
