Six Nations: Wales’ Dewi Lake wants Matt Sherratt send-off against England

Wales are desperate to stop the 16-match international losing run that stretches back to October 2023.

“We’ve been desperate for a while to get that win that has been evading us,” said Lake.

“That’s what Test match rugby and this environment’s about. No matter who’s who’s been in charge or who’s been involved that desire doesn’t go away.

“There’s no need to get up for a game like England, It’s going to do that for itself.”

Wales are searching for a first home win since August 2023 with no Six Nations victory coming at the Principality Stadium since February 2022.

“The crowd being behind you in the Principality Stadium with the hostile environment definitely makes a hell of a difference,” said Lake.

“It was incredible in that Ireland game. You could feel the energy from the crowd, but it’s on us as players to create that and to make the crowd want to bring that energy for us.”

Lake, 25, made his first Six Nations appearance since 2022 after recovering from bicep surgery when he came on as a second-half replacement for Elliot Dee.

“I can’t thank physios and backroom staff enough for the work they’ve put into me behind the scenes,” said Lake.

“Also the coaches and the boys have welcomed me back into the squad.

“It’s been an excellent couple of weeks back and nice to play my first Six Nations in a few years.”