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A 14th successive defeat saw Wales drop to their lowest ever position in the world rankings - 12th - and will only heighten the pressure on head coach Warren Gatland.

Scotland and Italy at home on successive weekends before a final-round trip to Cardiff means Borthwick's side are working through last year's table in descending order.

Wales are in the grip of their worst losing run and a 14th successive loss would see them drop to their lowest place in the world rankings.

France are hunting a fourth successive win over England in the tournament - a run that would be their best in the fixture since 1978.

Ireland, led by interim head coach Simon Easterby, beat England in their tournament opener last weekend as they attempt to win a third successive title.