Nowell poised to start on wing as May is dropped
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Jack Nowell is poised to start England's pivotal Six Nations clash with Ireland after being preferred ahead of Jonny May in a 26-man squad retained for the Dublin showdown.
Nowell, who has overcome the shoulder and knee problems that blighted last season, will replace May on the left wing as reward for his strong form at Exeter.
May scored one of the finest tries seen at Twickenham against New Zealand last autumn, but his suspect defence was compounded in the 47-17 victory over Italy when he failed to finish a routine chance.
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