No home comfort as England seek unlikely runaway victory in Cardiff

MIKE Catt admits England will face a “massive challenge” at the Millennium Stadium today as they prepare to exit their comfort zone.

England’s last four Test wins — against South Africa, Scotland, Italy and France — all came at Twickenham. And their away form has become a cause for concern, having suffered five straight defeats on the road, stretching back to last February.

They have arrived in Cardiff for an appointment with a Wales side hell-bent on victory to avoid the embarrassment of an RBS Six Nations Championship whitewash just two years after they were crowned Grand Slam champions.