Wales lock Adam Beard is hoping for a smoother  buildup to the World Cup after his  appendectomy on the eve of the 2019 tournament - and will look to make it back-to-back wins over bitter rivals England at Twickenham

ALEX BYWATER: The giant lock forward complained of feeling ill on the way to Heathrow and had he boarded the plane for the Far East, his health could have been compromised severely.