Six Nations preview (Round 3)
England have an opportunity to solidify their status as Six Nations title contenders when they take on Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
England have an opportunity to solidify their status as Six Nations title contenders when they take on Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Keith Earls has returned to Ireland's starting XV for their match against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Maro Itoje will make his first start for England after being named in the side to face Ireland on Saturday.
Winger Tim Visser is the only change to Scotland’s starting XV for their match against Italy in Rome on Saturday.
Djibril Camara will make his Test debut on the left wing for France against Wales in Cardiff on Friday.
Wales have made three changes for their Six Nations match against France in Cardiff on Friday night.
Ireland have been demoted to eighth place in the World Rugby rankings following their 10-9 defeat to France in Paris.
Eddie Jones is making use of baseball tactics in the selection of his England team, citing the importance of the 'finishers'.
Jonathan Joseph scored a hat-trick as the visitors won 40-9 in Rome.
The hosts fought back from 16-13 down to win 27-23 in Cardiff.