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.
Live score, team news, text commentary and analysis as Scotland host France (kick-off 2.10pm) and England travel to Italy (kick-off 4.40pm) in the Six Nations.
Scotland blew the Six Nations title race wide open with a record 50-40 bonus‑point victory over France at a rejoicing Murrayfield.
Rome’s modern amphitheatre awaits a wounded England, their Six Nations campaign fraying and Italy sensing a rare chance to rewrite history, while at Murrayfield France can put both hands on a trophy Scotland still harbour hopes of claiming for the first time...
Scotland left it late to deny Wales a first Six Nations victory for three years, edging in front with five minutes to play to seal a 26-23 victory in Cardiff.