Eddie Jones has made two changes to the England side hoping to claim a second consecutive Grand Slam against Ireland this weekend, with Billy Vunipola and Anthony Watson both getting the nod.
Vunipola is named at number 8 as Nathan Hughes makes way, while Watson replaces Jack Nowel, as England go in search of a record-breaking 19th straight victory.
Speaking ahead of the game, Jones said:
"Welve had a really good week’s preparation."
"The intensity of training has been good. It's going to be quite an occasion in Dublin so we understand we have to be prepared emotionally, physically and mentally."
"The message to the players has been quite simple, we're playing Ireland on Saturday and that is the only thing that counts. We are focusing on preparing well, the only thing we can control is our preparation."
England starting XV.
15. Mike Brown
14. Anthony Watson
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Owen Farrell
11. Elliot Daly
10. George Ford
9. Ben Youngs
1. Joe Marler
2. Dylan Hartley (captain)
3. Dan Cole
4. Joe Launchbury
5. Courtney Lawes
6. Maro Itoje
7. James Haskell
8. Billy Vunipola
Replacements
16. Jamie George
17. Mako Vunipola
18. Kyle Sinckler
19. Tom Wood
20. Nathan Hughes
21. Danny Care
22. Ben Te’o
23. Jack Nowell
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