Steve Borthwick reveals lift in intensity as England prepare to go on the attack against Wales

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Steve Borthwick has said that England are ready to rip in to Wales at Twickenham on Saturday as he bids to get his squad’s emotional pitch right for their home Six Nations opener. Borthwick’s side got off to a solid start in Rome last weekend, producing an encouraging showing as they bedded in a number of new starters and systems. “It’s up to me to ensure that they are physically ready for Saturday and that we are peaking for Saturday, not peaking in the middle of the week.” Wales travel to Twickenham after a performance of two halves in their opening fixture against Scotland, falling into a 27-0 hole just after the interval but nearly snatching victory after a rip-roaring comeback. open image in gallery Steve Borthwick has named an unchanged starting fifteen Borthwick believes that the second half showing was a better reflection of the challenge England will face in round two, and has backed a settled side to match the intensity Wales will bring.