WALES will be sent out against England at Twickenham tomorrow with a warning blast from coach Warren Gatland – don’t hold anything back, or else.

There is more than 100 years of history in fixtures between these old rivals, but as in 2007 and 2003 when they met, World Cup places are very much on the line.

On both those occasions, the first at the Millennium Stadium and the second at Twickenham, Wales came a cropper as England racked up 40 and 60 points, respectively.

“There is a history to playing against England, it’s in front of a full house at Twickenham and at the end of it there is a World Cup spot at stake,” said Gatland.

“So I wouldn’t hold anything back, it’s going to be a full-on match with a lot to play for. It’s England against Wales with all the history that brings, and the motivation behind that is getting selected for the World Cup.

“Wales took a hammering in 2007 and were mauled up front in 2003 in those two games. It’s going to be physical and they will try to dominate us.

“But they might get a surprise about where we are physically, too, because I think we’re in pretty good shape.

“It’s a huge challenge for the players, they’re playing away and it’s how they respond to that pressure. The players who play at home next week will proabably have a bit of an easier challenge.”

Gatland’s selection for tomorrow was restricted by injury. Though he said none is serious in terms of missing the World Cup he was unable to consider Lee Byrne (knee), James Hook (neck), Leigh Halfpenny (ankle), Gethin Jenkins (foot), Matthew Rees (neck) and Adam Jones (toe).

“They are minor niggles, nothing long term, it looks more hazardous than it is. It’s very much precautionary and we expect them all to be available in the next couple of weeks,” he said.

But Gatland has still decided to leave Gavin Henson out of the 22 while he plays Rhys Priestland, mainly an outside half, at full back in the absence of Byrne and Hook.

“Henson is one of the guys not selected, a lot of players are in the same boat,” said Gatland, becoming increasingly irritated by regular mention of the player at press conferences.

“It’s nothing special, he will get an opportunity at some stage, he’s part of a squad of 40 like anyone else. If he gets a chance he does, he may get a chance next week, he may not.

“Give me another option at full back,” he replied when asked whether playing Priestland there was a gamble.

“I’m quite happy, we see Morgan Stoddart more as a wing and we wanted to have a look at Rhys at full back.

“He’s had a few games there for the Scarlets and with Lee not fit and James carrying a bit of an injury we wanted to look at our options.”