Ireland take on England this weekend on matchday three of the Six Nations in what is one of the biggest games of the Andy Farrell era. Fresh from a scrappy win over Italy, there is a renewed sense of optimism that Ireland may be on the road back to finding some form after tasting defeat on day one to France in ugly fashion.

Everything you need to know as England host Ireland in the Six Nations.

Following England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield, what changes might Steve Borthwick make to face Ireland on Saturday?

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ENGLAND’S Six Nations clash with Ireland is facing protests at Twickenham. The Rugby Football Union is monitoring the situation with unrest expected in the build-up to the match, report

England will be looking to bounce back a chastening, error-strewn defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield whilst Ireland will be looking to keep themselves in the championship picture when they meet in Twickenham next week.

Henry Pollock set for first international start with captain Maro Itoje to become ninth England centurion; Tom Curry and Ollie Lawrence also start as Steve Borthwick makes three changes to England tea