. Where is the match being played? Wales will host Borthwick's side at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. England can expect a cauldron-like atmosphere if the home side opt for the roof to be closed, as is their preference. What other warm-up matches are England playing? England vs Wales, Principality Stadium, Saturday, Aug 5, 5.30pm England vs Wales, Twickenham, Saturday, Aug 12, 5.30pm England vs Ireland, Aviva Stadium, Saturday, Aug 19, 5.30pm England vs Fiji, Twickenham, Saturday, Aug 26, 3.15pm How to watch on TV The first match of this summer double-header against Wales will be broadcast on Amazon Prime (UK). The remainder of England's World Cup warm-up fixtures will also be exclusively available in the UK through the streaming platform. Amazon Prime Video membership starts at £5.99 a month. Alternatively, the streaming platform offers a free 30-day trial of its full £8.99 a month package, which comes with other benefits including free Amazon delivery. This can be cancelled at any time. Latest news Sweet treats are off the menu for England's players in a self-imposed ban, according to flanker Lewis Ludlam, as the hard work continues building towards the Rugby World Cup. Catching sight of the refreshments on offer at England's Pennyhill Park base, L){kind=link}
Steve Borthwick’s side, who take on Wales twice in the build-up to the World Cup, have ramped up their preparations, including banning cake
England are in the midst of preparations for the Rugby World Cup and will take their preparation up a gear with four warm-up matches in August.
With England’s first game of the tournament against Argentina in Pool D scheduled for Sept 9, Steve Borthwick will look to use the first of these fixtures against Wales to tinker with his final squad selection.
Last time these two sides met, England edged to victory in a scrappy 20-10 clash in Cardiff in the Six Nations.
But after a disappointing fourth-place finish in that tournament, Borthwick faces a race against time to get his side up to speed for the World Cup.