Chessum claims hostility from fans will ‘rev up’ England for Wales showdown

Chessum recalls abuse directed at players in 2023‘It is probably the best away day you can have’

England are braced for a “hostile” welcome on and off the field in Cardiff when they head across the Severn Bridge for this weekend’s final Six Nations instalment. The lock Ollie Chessum has not forgotten some of the abuse directed at England’s players by Welsh fans two years ago and suggests it will “rev up” the visitors for Saturday’s game at the Principality Stadium.

Chessum, named player of the match after his side’s seven-try win against Italy on Sunday, says England are determined to finish their campaign on a high note and are fully prepared for the “special” reception they receive before Six Nations games in Cardiff, most recently in 2023. “We were there for two days prior to the game and everywhere the bus goes abuse seems to follow,” said Chessum, now back fit and firing after an injury-hit year.

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