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Wales skipper expects same intensity as in 30-3 victory

Sam Warburton will demand that Wales roar into tonight’s block-busting Six Nations opener against England with the same intensity and passion they delivered in devastating fashion two years ago.

On that occasion, Six Nations title and Grand Slam-seeking England were ruthlessly dismantled and scattered to all parts of the Millennium Stadium.

Wales’s record 30-3 victory saw them rip Six Nations silverware from England’s grasp and take the third championship crown of Warren Gatland’s coaching reign.

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