Bundee Aki is set to make his first appearance of Ireland's Six Nations as they prepare for a showdown against Scotland at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
It was billed as must‑win. After sobering defeats to Scotland and Ireland, England and head coach Steve Borthwick could ill afford another setback.
The 2027 Men's Six Nations will begin with a clash between Ireland and England in Dublin.
Ireland overcame a stubborn Wales to keep their Six Nations and Triple Crown hopes alive with a 27-17 bonus‑point victory in Dublin.
Relive the best of the action from Ireland's bonus-point victory over Wales, where Andy Farrell's side claimed a 27-17 win to keep their slim Six Nations hopes alive.
Ireland winger James Lowe will miss the remainder of the Six Nations with a groin injury sustained during last weekend's win over England.
Known as a coach who never gets too low nor too high in his appraisals post England Rugby Tests, the furthest Steve Borthwick would go at Twickenham after a record 42-21 loss to Ireland was: 'bitterly disappointing.'
A sensational attacking display by Ireland saw them put England to the sword with a 42-21 win at a stunned Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in the third round of the Six Nations.
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