In team news, England give youngster Maro Itoje his first start in the white shirt. It will be interesting to see how he fares after seeing his impressive form at club level. Joe Schmidt names Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier at open side flanker and Stuart McCloskey comes in to replace Jared Payne at inside centre with Henshaw pushing out to second centre. With so much to look out for this game is set to be a thriller. Stay tuned for updates throughout. Kick off comes in 15 minutes.

Only in it for the spite now!!!
C'mon Ireland!

You Irish have our Welsh support! Up 'n at um boys

Good afternoon and welcome along to UR's live Six Nations coverage as England prepare to take on Ireland at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones' side are looking for a third successive victory in the the championship that would put them in firm control of the competition. They have gotten their campaign off to a perfect start with 2 victories from 2 but there is no doubt that Ireland will present their toughest test yet. Ireland have had a woeful start tot he campaign and ridden with injury they have yet to click as a unit. However they will be targeting this one to win as they enter the fixture as underdogs.

hope for a good game Irish to win

O'Disscol was a god, O'connell was one too the Irish are missing them and with the injuries I think England will be too strong. England by 12 points

Fat and slow 😂 is that what you'd say about a 6' 4" winger weighing 110kg+? One going by the name of Jonah Lomu? That's a ridiculous thing to say about them Tony S

Saul I didn't say that haha. I certainly think we can win but I'm a little bit doubtful seeing that the injuries we have. tony s, no they are not fat and slow. if you have seen them play you would see they are fast, strong and skillful not to mention great in the air. but you will see that later

I don't think Ireland will win tbh but I can only see McCloskey hospitalising Farrell or Ford

Hon the Gerry