Throw not straight and Eng have the scrum 5m out

England have gone to the boot on a bigger percentage of possessions than their opponents. They have kicked 19 times, Ireland 20. Ireland have made 71 runs, while England have ran 54 times.

3 minutes of the half to play

Beautiful quick hands out to Nowell but he is swarmed by Irish defenders into touch for a lineout to the hosts 5m from their own line

George cuts back inside making ground just 10m out

Murray clears, Vunipola runs it back

Farrell chips ahead into space and Henshaw secures but is under pressure from May on his own line

Final 5 minutes of the half, stoppage in play

Eng clear and Ireland gather but are taken to touch