Wales travel to France in the Six Nations Saturday evening, knowing that a win would secure the Grand Slam title.
Wayne Pivac has made just one change to the starting XV that thrashed Italy 7-48 last weekend with Adam Beard being recalled at lock for Cory Hill after he was rested in Rome.
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones can win a record-fourth Grand Slam, on his 148th cap for his country, if his team gets the victory at Stade de France.
Despite their 23-20 loss to England at Twickenham last week, France have named an unchanged line-up knowing that they must win their last two games if they are to win the tournament.
Scotland’s trip to Paris has yet to be rescheduled since being postponed, on February 28, due to a Covid-19 outbreak in the French camp.
Many thought Wales would struggle going into the Six Nations, having only won three games out of 10 in 2020, but they have impressed so far – winning the Triple Crown – and look to win their second title in just three years.
Ireland entertain England
Elsewhere, Ireland host England with both sides battling it out for second place.
Eddie Jones has named Elliot Daly in England’s starting XV, replacing the injured Henry Slade at outside centre.
Slade injured his calf in training Monday and will be a big miss as he was influential in his side’s win against France.
Daly, who has been Jones’ No 1 full-back since 2018, plays at outside centre for the first time internationally since 2016.
With two losses in two games against Wales and Scotland, England have turned a corner and their win over tournament favourites France would’ve pleased Jones.
Andy Farrell has made six changes as Ireland’s brutal battle 24-27 victory over Wales has led to numerous injuries this week.
Jacob Stockdale replaces James Lowe on the wing with Bundee Aki also coming in at centre for the injured Garry Ringrose.
Tadgh Beirne and Iain Henderson partner each other at lock as James Ryan is ruled out. Will Connors is also ruled out with a knee injury so Josh van der Flier replaces him at openside. Dave Kilcoyne starts at front row ahead of Cian Healy.
Although the changes aren’t ideal, Farrell’s side has been boosted by the inclusion of Conor Murray at half-back.
CJ Stander will play his last game at the Aviva Stadium after announcing his retirement at the end of the season.
Scotland host winless Italy
Scotland have made seven changes including Stuart Hogg starting at fly-half for the first time, replacing Finn Russell who can’t play after suffering a concussion against Ireland.
Scott Steele finally starts at scrum-half after being farmed out to the wing in other matches.
Huw Jones is included after he came off the bench to score in their narrow loss last week. Sam Skinner and Grant Gilchrist form a new second row as they come in for the injured Jonny Gray and Scott Cummings.
Dave Cherry starts at hooker over George Turner, with tight-head prop Zander Fagerson returning following his two-match ban after his red card in defeat to Wales.
Scotland began the Six Nations in terrific form beating England but recent losses to Wales and Ireland means they need to put in a decent display as they face France next after the original game was postponed.
