I'm delighted that Steve Hansen is picking a very good Wales team. Man for man they are a very strong side and I fully expect that our players will have a very tough test on Saturday.

As it turns out he got his chance and did fantastically well against Wales,

We have a huge amount of respect for this team, even more so after they just demolished the All Blacks last week, and that wasn't even a close game.

It would be good to have Wilkinson there if he's at his best,

It's been a good day, no more than that. We're really looking forward to this week and playing in the final next weekend.

Martin and I spoke earlier this month about his decision. I made it clear during the Rugby World Cup that I would have liked him to captain England in our defense of the Grand Slam, but I fully support his decision.