ENGLAND face 2023 Six Nation champions Ireland in a mouthwatering Rugby World Cup warm-up – and it unfolds TODAY!
Red Rose will be hoping they can hit a bit of good form after beating Wales just last weekend.
However, England have failed to beat Ireland on the last THREE occasions, so Steve Borthwick's men will need to dig deep if they are to finally get the win.
- Kick-off: 5.30pm
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
- Free stream: Amazon Prime Video free trial (T&C apply)
- Ireland team: Keenan; Hansen, Ringrose, Aki, Lowe; Byrne, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Furlong, Beirne, Ryan, O’Mahony, van der Flier, Prendergast
- England team: Steward; Watson, Marchant, Tuilagi, Daly; Ford, Youngs; Genge, George, Stuart, Itoje, Ribbans, Lawes (capt), Earl, B Vunipola
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- By Ian Tuckey
Ireland chase 12th straight win
The two old rivals could hardly be in more contrasting form.
Ireland's 11-game winning streak dates back to July 2022.
That includes a series win in New Zealand and a Six Nations Grand Slam, plus victories over Australia and South Africa.
In contrast, Steve Borthwick has had a terrible time since succeeding Eddie Jones in December last year.
- By Ian Tuckey
What channel is it on?
This afternoon's World Cup warm-up will be LIVE on Amazon Prime.
And you can watch it FREE!
That's because Amazon are offering a 30-day free trial.
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
- Ireland vs England is on Amazon Video in the UK.
- A monthly subscription costs £5.99.
- A £95 annual subscription is available which includes other Amazon Prime offers.
- Fans can stream the entire action through Prime Video's official website
Ireland overwhelming favourites
It can't be often England have been such long odds to win a one-off game.
Ladbrokes rate Ireland 1/9 to win and the Red Rose 11/2, with a tie 33/1.
- By Ian Tuckey
How they line up…
England will expect their most difficult warm-up game at the Aviva Stadium today.
And they've named what seems a powerful line-up – after experimenting more in the two games with Wales.
TODAY'S TEAMS
Ireland: Keenan; Hansen, Ringrose, Aki, Lowe; Byrne, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Furlong, Beirne, Ryan, O’Mahony, van der Flier, Prendergast.
Replacements: Herring, Loughman, Bealham, McCarthy, Doris, Murray, Crowley, Earls.
England: Steward; Watson, Marchant, Tuilagi, Daly; Ford, Youngs; Genge, George, Stuart, Itoje, Ribbans, Lawes (capt), Earl, B Vunipola.
Replacements: Dan, Marler, Sinckler, Chessum, Willis, Care, Smith, Lawrence.
- By Ian Tuckey
Will it be Red Rose glows or woes?
England are in Ireland today for their latest World Cup warm-up game – looking for their first fluent performance since… hmmm, a tough question.
New coach Steve Borthwick won just two Six Nations games before the recent double header with Wales – losing 20-9 in Cardiff then winning 19-17 at Twickenham last weekend.
And Borthwick has picked a strong side for the 5.30pm kick-off- making six changes.
That's partly because England will launch their World Cup bid with their two hardest pool matches – against Argentina and Japan.
So the Red Rose might be prioritising a cohesive performance over a strong result.
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