Ireland v England: Stuart Lancaster's settled team selection reflects feel-good factor in the camp

Ireland v England: Stuart Lancaster's settled team selection reflects feel-good factor in the camp

No shocks, a sense of inevitability, only two changes, one enforced, one
through choice – these are good signs for England.


The sense of well-being in camp is reflected in the lack of surprise in the
news that Alex Goode will step in for the stricken Mike Brown while Jack
Nowell’s elevation to the wing slot in place of the wandering Jonny May has
been well sign-posted.




England are settled and prepared.

They have had a two week build to this point
(as, of course, have Ireland)
and have no excuses not to deliver in Dublin on Sunday.




Quite whether that results …

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