By definition, Ireland’s win over the Azzurri on Saturday was a bounce back. However, you can’t help but feel there’s much more improving to be done if Ireland are to topple England at Twickenham.
Andy Farrell’s men got away with it in the Aviva against a tricky Italian side. One fears the English will be less forgiving.
Steve Borthwick’s side will be reeling from their 31-20 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield and will be coming into this game with a point to prove in front of their own fans.
Ireland’s recent record against England is something to take confidence from, winning five of their last six encounters. How will things fare out this weekend, we’ll have to wait and see.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of kick-off.
The game will be played at Twickenham Stadium in London.
Kick-off is at 2.10pm on Saturday afternoon.
Coverage begins on RTE 2 from 1pm. Or you could follow the action with the Examiner Sport liveblog.
Andy Farrell will name his starting 15 on Thursday so stay tuned to our website where it will be posted as soon as it is announced. Since the Italy game there has been no significant injuries reported.
Andrea Piardi will be the official in the middle. The panel is rounded out with Assistant Referees Pierre Brousset (FFR) and Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR). TMO is Matteo Liperini (FIR) while the FPRO is Mike Adamson (SRU).
2025 (Six Nations): Ireland 27–22 England
2024 (Six Nations): England 23–22 Ireland
2023 (World Cup warm-up): Ireland 29–10 England
