DEWI: DRAGONS MUST THROW FIRST PUNCH

WALES captain Dewi Lake has vowed to fight fire with fire and strike an early blow when the Dragons face hot favourites England today.

- BY ADAM HATHAWAY

The hooker, skipper with Jac Morgan sidelined, has urged his side to get stuck into Jamie George's crew from the off at a sold-out Allianz Stadium.

Lake, who plays for the under-threat Ospreys, also insists the turmoil surrounding the Welsh game is another reason to lay it all on the line.