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RBS Six Nations: Wales 16-21 England

Wales lost their tournament opener 16-21 against England.

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Halfpenny: We'll use Twickenham hurt to full effect

Halfpenny was sidelined from last summer's two-Test South Africa tour with a shoulder injury Credit: Nick Potts / PA

Leigh Halfpenny says Wales will carry their Twickenham 'hurt' of last season into Friday night's RBS Six Nations opener against England.

The team lost 29-18, with England eclipsing Halfpenny's six penalties.

We were disappointed last year to have gone there and not perform to the standards we set ourselves. And that is something that has been with us since.We will use that hurt to full effect.

We have done our analysis and things and it was not easy to watch. The performance wasn't the standard it should be, so Friday night is an opportunity to put that right.

– Leigh Halfpenny

Halfpenny is among 13 of the side that started at Twickenham who return for the latest England clash on Friday, just eight months before the countries meet again in a World Cup pool game.

Both countries ended their autumn campaigns earlier this season with notable victories - Wales beating South Africa, while England beat Australia.

There's always that buzz about Wales versus England and the history that goes with it.

We got that monkey off the back in November, beating a southern hemisphere team, so that breeds confidence and we have come into camp, trained hard and prepared well for Friday's game.

– Leigh Halfpenny
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