Kieran Hardy, who has just three caps, starts in the Wales team to play England in Cardiff..
The Scarlets No 9 impressed off the bench in Wales's round-two win over Scotland.
George North, who is returning from injury, wins his 100th Wales cap alongside Jonathan Davies at centre with the returning Davies named at 12.
Liam Williams starts at full-back with Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit on the wings.
"We've [almost] got a full squad to choose from, which brings a headache but is also really positive," said Wales forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys.
"Selection meetings have taken a lot longer than they did a couple of months ago.
"There are some really difficult discussions going on about combinations but that's very positive. There's a lot of competition for places."
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Wales team to play England:
1. Wyn Jones (32 Caps)
2. Ken Owens (79 Caps)
3. Tomas Francis (54 Caps)
4. Adam Beard (23 Caps)
5. Alun Wyn Jones (CAPT) (145 Caps)
6. Josh Navidi (25 Caps)
7. Justin Tipuric (82 Caps)
8. Taulupe Faletau (83 Caps)
9. Kieran Hardy (3 Caps)
10. Dan Biggar (89 Caps)
11. Josh Adams (29 Caps)
12. Jonathan Davies (85 Caps)
13. George North (99 Caps)
14. Louis Rees-Zammit (6 Caps)
15. Liam Williams (68 Caps)
Replacements:
16. Elliot Dee (34 Caps)
17. Rhodri Jones (19 Caps)
18. Leon Brown (14 Caps)
19. Cory Hill (29 Caps)
20. James Botham (4 Caps)
21. Gareth Davies (59 Caps)
22. Callum Sheedy (6 Caps)
23. Uilisi Halaholo (1 Cap)
Wales v England latest odds
Wales: 5/2
England: 17/35
Draw: 24/1
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When is Wales v England?
Saturday, February 27.
What time is kick-off?
The match will start at 4.45pm GMT.
What TV channel is it on – how can I watch live?
The match will be broadcast live on BBC and S4C.
LIST: Warren Gatland names the FIVE best players he’s ever coached
1. Shane Williams (Wales)
Position: Winger
“Probably pound-for-pound, Shane Wiliams. He had some incredible brilliant attacking attributes,” Gatland said.
“But sometimes Shane could score three tries and let in two. But pound for pound he was unbelievable when he was at his best.”
DID YOU KNOW? Williams was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame during opening ceremonies for the Hall's first physical home in Rugby, Warwickshire
2. Lawrence Dallaglio (England)
Position: Number 8
“The best captain that I’ve ever been involved with was Lawrence Dallaglio.
“He had that unbelievable ability to motivate players in a way that I’ve never seen anyone else able to do. Particularly in the changing rooms,” Gatland explained.
“He’d talk the talk and then walk the walk. I’ve so much admiration for his leadership and honesty in that role.”
DID YOU KNOW? He went on three tours with the British and Irish Lions, winning three caps
3. Sam Warburton (Wales)
Position: Back-row
“His leadership, attitude and demeanour, along with his performances, have placed Sam up there as one of the best and most respected players in the world. He finished with a record that he should be extremely proud of and should look back on his career with huge pride.”
DID YOU KNOW? Warburton was born in Wales to a Welsh mother and an English father and he considers himself Welsh and British
4. Sitiveni Sivivatu (New Zealand)
Position: Winger
“Probably the best player I’ve ever coached, [who] played for the All Blacks, Waikato and Clermont, was Sitiveni Sivivatu,” Gatland said.
“He tried to portray himself as this easy go, dumb-looking Fijian – but he wasn’t like that. He was a very, very intelligent rugby player. I saw him have the ability to make up moves during a game from the wing.
DID YOU KNOW? Sivivatu played for the inaugural Pacific Islanders rugby union team against the Australian Wallabies in 2004
5. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
Position: Second-row
"Incredibly well-respected, loved in Wales, he’s admired around the world. I've got a huge amount of respect for him.
DID YOU KNOW? He started his playing as a blindside flanker,
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