Coach Steve Hansen has called on Welsh rugby to embrace change if it ever wants to be able to beat England on a regular basis again.

The New Zealander will be looking for his players to restore their pride and passion after the debacle of Rome when they meet England in the RBS 6 Nations at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium late this afternoon.

But Hansen admitted that tomorrow's Extraordinary General Meeting in Port Talbot which will decide the future structure of Welsh club rugby is just as crucial.

Hansen is scheduled to speak at the meeting, having already voiced his support for Wales to follow a path similar to Ireland and go down the provinces route.

"The game against England is important because it's the next one, but if we want to have an opportunity to beat England every week then tomorrow is the most important," said Hansen.

The coach had said after the defeat by Italy last weekend: "Whether we like it or not we have got to make changes or we will have days like this again.

"There have been ominous signs before, this was just another one. You can talk about provinces or whatever, it is about doing what's right for your country."

The 239-member clubs will be asked to back the Welsh Rugby Union's plans for four regional teams to compete in competitions like the Heineken European Cup.

The teams would be based in the East (merging Ebbw Vale and Newport), Central (Cardiff & Pontypridd), South West (Bridgend & Neath) and West (Llanelli & Swansea).

Llanelli and Cardiff have also said they are opposed to any merger and want to stand alone as clubs in a row that overshadows today's clash.

But Hansen insisted he has had no problems preparing his players as they look to make amends for last week's dismal display.

"After Italy it's not easy who you play, but in other regards we won't have to worry about motivating them because they want to get out there to play," said Hansen, who made seven changes following the historic defeat to Italy.

"Everyone has written us off but that's when an animal is at its most dangerous. We have nothing to lose. We have got to go out there and respect them but certainly not fear them.

"The fact that we are playing one of the best sides in the world is one that I enjoy and so do the team.

"It gives the players a good measuring stick. Who better to play at home when your back is against the wall than England."