George Ford’s stopping power for England set for stern test by Wales

Ready to take the big hits, the Bath No10 knows will be in the thick of it against Wales for the Six Nations opener but insists he has the game to meet their assault• Ford key against Samoa• England 26-17 Australia• Owen Farrell out for Six NationsGeorge Ford is a rarity for a modern international rugby player. His upper body does not bear the tell-tale signs of endless hours spent pumping iron but rather resembles that of an outside-half from a bygone era when tackling was optional and a No10 was expected to conduct the orchestra, not be able to play most of the instruments.The Wales head coa…