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Jacob Stockdale scored twice as Ireland improved to beat Wales in a hard-fought affair in Cardiff on Saturday, ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Ireland travel to Cardiff on Saturday for a Rugby World Cup warm-up match, with Josh Navidi set to captain Wales for the first time.
Jarrod Evans and Rhys Patchell will each get a chance to earn a fly-half berth in Wales' Rugby World Cup squad against Ireland.
Ireland have not matched the standards set in 2018, but Brian O'Driscoll believes they can hit form ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
JJ Williams wrote off Wales' World Cup chances after Dan Biggar stepped into the number 10 shirt, but he responded with a fine display.
George North scored the only try and Dan Biggar answered his critics in a 13-6 win over England that put Wales top of the world rankings.
Dan Biggar, James Davies and Jake Ball come into the Wales side as they eye revenge against England in Cardiff.
England's squad are aware the hard work in preparation for the World Cup in Japan has just started, according to head coach Eddie Jones.
Gareth Anscombe will play no part in Wales' Rugby World Cup campaign after suffering an ACL injury against England.
England head coach Eddie Jones took a swipe at the governing body six weeks before the Rugby World Cup over the tackle laws.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland had injury worries to contend with following a 33-19 World Cup warm-up defeat to England at Twickenham.
England were too good for a strong Wales side at Twickenham, where Gareth Anscombe and Tom Curry sustained injury blows.
Joe Cokanasiga, Jonathan Joseph and Lewis Ludlam have come into the England team due to a trio of injuries.
All Blacks captain Kieran Read says potentially losing world number one status is "not even part of our equation".
Eddie Jones has given some potential Rugby World Cup bolters a chance to show what they can do against Wales.
England start their Rugby World Cup preparation when they take on Wales on Sunday, and four players have been cut from Eddie Jones' squad.
