Wales won the RBS 6 Nations title for a second season running when they recorded a record-breaking 30-3 victory the last time the two times met in Cardiff 11 months ago and Robshaw says that setting the story straight in South West London will play a part in motivating his men this time around.
“I’m sure there’s probably a bit of that. Whenever anyone gives you the biggest defeat you’ve had to a country it’s hard to take. You don’t want that on your CV,” said Robshaw, after his side saw off Ireland at the weekend.
“There’s a lot of time between the game still. You can’t get emotionally pumped up at the moment. We need to stay cool.
“We’ve got a weekend off this week. There’s a couple of knocks and niggles so it’s about looking after ourselves and making sure we stay fresh.”
Fellow England starters Danny Care and Mike Brown were quick to talk up the ‘huge’ nature of the Round 4 encounter – a fixture that got even bigger after both sides secured crucial victories at the weekend.
Wales’ 27-6 success against France at the Millennium Stadium reignited hopes of an historic third successive Championship title, while England’s come-from-behind 13-10 triumph against Ireland ensured there is now a four-way tie at the top to the table.
“We’re looking forward to a massive game against Wales,” Care told BBC Radio 5 live. “Obviously Wales is going to be a huge. They played really well on Friday so they are going to come here full of confidence.
“We’ve given ourselves a chance (of winning the tournament). We know we have to keep improving, keep getting better and take each game as it comes. Hopefully it will be another great game. ”
“Wales showed what they are about on Friday,” added Brown, who was named man-of-the-match after yet another fine display against the Irish.
“They are going to be physical, they have got Lions players throughout their squad, so we’re really going to have to turn up again.”
