England stars train as they ramp up preparations for Six Nations showdown at Wales

He’s known for his destructive game, but does Billy Vunipola fancy himself as the next Owen Farrell?

The barnstorming No 8 was pictured practising his kicking skills as England’s preparations for their mouthwatering Six Nations clash with Wales continued on Wednesday.

Kicking was a recurring theme throughout the session with half-backs George Ford, Owen Farrell and Dan Robson going through the motions.

England’s No 8 Billy Vunipola showed a side of his game he’s not known for on Wednesday 

The barnstorming No 8 was seen practising his kicking during England’s training session

The world-class forward saw the funny side to a skill-set he is not known for

Vunipola wasn’t the only one trying his hand at kicking as fellow No 8 Nathan Hughes had a go

Hughes and Vunipola were soon doing drills more akin to their skill-set – as shown here

It was surprising to see Vunipola and Nathan Hughes both having a go – but the number eights both did.

The bulldozing duo also engaged in rucking and ball-carrying – drills their skill-sets are more accustomed to.

Eddie Jones’ side travel to Cardiff on Saturday afternoon looking to maintain their 100 per cent record in the competition.

England know they face a tough task at the Principality Stadium with Wales also in top form having recorded two wins from two so far as well.

And ahead of Saturday’s pressure-game, England were in high spirits as they trained at their Pennyhill Park Bagshot base.

The likes of Vunipola, Jack Nowell and Jonny May were among those seen smiling during the session.

England co-captain Owen Farrell was among those who trained with the squad on Wednesday

Farrell went through the motions at their Bagshot base with some kicking drills

Jack Nowell (right) was another present – and the Exeter Chiefs back looked in high spirits

London Irish head coach Les Kiss (left) was a guest during Eddie Jones’ training session

After former Chelsea and England captain John Terry’s visit on Tuesday, the Red Rose squad were joined by London Irish head coach Les Kiss – who chewed the fat with Jones as the players trained.

May is set to start on the wing for England – fresh from his hat-trick in the 44-8 win over France earlier this month.

Despite his fine form, having scored 12 tries in his last 12 Tests, the 28-year-old is wary of the threat posed by Wales wing George North.

‘Every week is a huge challenge; you come up against top quality wingers,’ he explained to the England Rugby website.

‘George has achieved a lot in the game. He really is a world class winger, a hell of an athlete, fast, strong and a handful, so I’m going to have to be at my best this weekend.’

Jonny May is set to start on the wing for England – fresh from his hat-trick heroics vs France

Dan Robson (left) and George Ford are likely to be the half-back replacements for England

Brad Shields (left) and Mark Wilson engage in some pad work at their Pennyhill Park base