If Chris Robshaw thought Twickenham could not get any louder than on Friday night, he might get a rude awakening when Wales visit rugby HQ on Saturday.
Eighty thousand fans lifted the roof on Rugby World Cup opening night as England got their campaign off to a bonus point win over Fiji – that could be crucial come Pool A’s final reckoning.
Spirits were only dampened in TW1 by the closure of Twickenham station at just after 11pm causing travel chaos, following an incident that left a man with serious head and leg injuries.
The opening ceremony sparked never before seen scenes of raucous singing at a rugby match at the old Cabbage Patch as the stuffy red trouser brigade were forced to mix with the rank and file on a memorable night.
Wales visit this weekend for what is traditionally a much anticipated clash as they look to avenge a 21-16 defeat at home in February during the Six Nations Championship.
And Robshaw expects the crowd and Twickenham to crank things up another level after reaching new heights for Friday’s encounter with one of the sport’s minnows.
“The atmosphere was phenomenal from the moment we got off the bus to when we got into the stadium and on to the pitch,” he said.
“Usually when we go out to warm-up there are still people getting to their seats, but it was packed. I think it is only going to get bigger and better, if that is possible.
“I have never heard the national anthem sung that loud by the crowd.”
Wales you have been warned.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article