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England's fine Six Nations form is giving Lions coach Warren Gatland a selection headache<br><br>But for a caffeine-assisted Wallabies coach Robbie Deans watching back in Sydney, the clash between England and Wales will present a far more important conclusion: the character of the British and Irish Lions squad.<br><br>After a dominant campaign so far, England have the chance to wrap up their first Six Nations Grand Slam title in 10 years with a win of any sort against the Welsh.<br><br>But the recently revived Welsh, who awoke in the Six Nations after eight straight losses, are still a chance to snatch an unlikely title from the grasp of England if they piece together a strong game at home.<br><br>The title could even be shared if Wales win by more than seven but England score two tries. It is a mouth-watering finale but where it would usually only end with bragging rights, in a Lions year the Six Nations decider has far more riding on it.<br><br>Lions coach Warren Gatland has already indicated the final round of the Six Nations will mean a lot in terms of individual selections, with players capable of winning and losing their seats on the plane to Australia in June.<br><br>But in a broader sense, the clash between England and Wales is also likely to shape the way the Lions will play when they get here, full stop. If England wrap up the title, Gatland could only build his Lions team around the pragmatic, confrontational style of the Red Rose; likely filling his squad with English players and capitalising on their strong combinations. Given he'd nominated performance in the Six Nations as Halloween Costumes his primary selection criteria, a heavy representation of English stars would be expected - and sensible - following a Grand Slam win.<br><br>Given the English beat New Zealand at the end of Most Popular Cosplay the year as well, it must be said even in defeat Stuart Lancaster's men would still fill up plenty of spots in the Lions tour party.<br><br>But a Wales victory in Cardiff - and possible Six Nations victory - would throw up an interesting conundrum for Gatland.<br><br>The Kiwi, who has taken leave from his normal job as Wales coach, knows he must bring an attacking Lions side to Australia's shores and has spent years developing the Welsh in that southern hemisphere mould.<br><br>It was expected when he was announced as coach last year that the spine of Vogue Online Shop Gatland's squad would be Welsh, and the Lions game would be built around the expansive style that won them the 2012 Six Nations Grand Slam.<br><br>England's emergence as a power changed the conversation, the possibility of Wales defending their Six Nations title has re-opened the door for Gatland to heavily flavour the Lions with his former players and tactics. An interesting case study could be seen in Gatland's choice of captain for the Lions; again,FDA warns against 'illegal' colored contact lenses, possibly arising out of England v Wales.<br><br>Welsh flanker Sam Warburton was an early favourite but unable to hold his place in the Wales team throughout the Six Nations, he also lost the captaincy of his Test team.<br><br>A big push is on from English quarters for their captain,Film Costume Designer Teases Wonder Woman New Look PHOTO, no-frills flanker Chris Robshaw,Free coloring pages, to lead the Lions and funnily enough, his chances have been boosted by David Pocock's knee injury.<br><br>Gatland was reluctant to play the bulkier Robshaw as openside breakaway if up against Pocock at the breakdown but with Pocock out, the thinking may alter.<br><br>"May" being the operative word. Not only does Australia have a few handy young fetchers still up their sleeve in Michael Hooper and Liam Gill, the lurking presence of George Smith will also worry Gatland. The third option touted as leader is Ireland veteran Brian O'Driscoll

England's fine Six Nations form is giving Lions coach Warren Gatland a selection headache<br><br>But for a caffeine-assisted Wallabies coach Robbie Deans watching back in Sydney, the clash between England and Wales will present a far more important conclusion: the character of the British and Irish Lions squad.<br><br>After a dominant campaign so far, England have the chance to wrap up their first Six Nations Grand Slam title in 10 years with a win of any sort against the Welsh.<br><br>But the recently revived Welsh, who awoke in the Six Nations after eight straight losses, are still a chance to snatch an unlikely title from the grasp of England if they piece together a strong game at home.<br><br>The title could even be shared if Wales win by more than seven but England score two tries. It is a mouth-watering finale but where it would usually only end with bragging rights, in a Lions year the Six Nations decider has far more riding on it.<br><br>Lions coach Warren Gatland has already indicated the final round of the Six Nations will mean a lot in terms of individual selections, with players capable of winning and losing their seats on the plane to Australia in June.<br><br>But in a broader sense, the clash between England and Wales is also likely to shape the way the Lions will play when they get here, full stop. If England wrap up the title, Gatland could only build his Lions team around the pragmatic, confrontational style of the Red Rose; likely filling his squad with English players and capitalising on their strong combinations. Given he'd nominated performance in the Six Nations as Halloween Costumes his primary selection criteria, a heavy representation of English stars would be expected - and sensible - following a Grand Slam win.<br><br>Given the English beat New Zealand at the end of Most Popular Cosplay the year as well, it must be said even in defeat Stuart Lancaster's men would still fill up plenty of spots in the Lions tour party.<br><br>But a Wales victory in Cardiff - and possible Six Nations victory - would throw up an interesting conundrum for Gatland.<br><br>The Kiwi, who has taken leave from his normal job as Wales coach, knows he must bring an attacking Lions side to Australia's shores and has spent years developing the Welsh in that southern hemisphere mould.<br><br>It was expected when he was announced as coach last year that the spine of Vogue Online Shop Gatland's squad would be Welsh, and the Lions game would be built around the expansive style that won them the 2012 Six Nations Grand Slam.<br><br>England's emergence as a power changed the conversation, the possibility of Wales defending their Six Nations title has re-opened the door for Gatland to heavily flavour the Lions with his former players and tactics. An interesting case study could be seen in Gatland's choice of captain for the Lions; again,FDA warns against 'illegal' colored contact lenses, possibly arising out of England v Wales.<br><br>Welsh flanker Sam Warburton was an early favourite but unable to hold his place in the Wales team throughout the Six Nations, he also lost the captaincy of his Test team.<br><br>A big push is on from English quarters for their captain,Film Costume Designer Teases Wonder Woman New Look PHOTO, no-frills flanker Chris Robshaw,Free coloring pages, to lead the Lions and funnily enough, his chances have been boosted by David Pocock's knee injury.<br><br>Gatland was reluctant to play the bulkier Robshaw as openside breakaway if up against Pocock at the breakdown but with Pocock out, the thinking may alter.<br><br>"May" being the operative word. Not only does Australia have a few handy young fetchers still up their sleeve in Michael Hooper and Liam Gill, the lurking presence of George Smith will also worry Gatland. The third option touted as leader is Ireland veteran Brian O'Driscoll