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Gavin Quinn

Ireland team v England: Predict your starting XV for the Six Nations clash

Ireland travel to England this weekend as they look to mount another tilt at Six Nations honours at Twickenham.

Andy Farrell's men may not be able to secure a Grand Slam success after defeat in France, but a win against the Red Rose would put them in the driving seat for a Triple Crown and also for the Six Nations Championship should results go their way elsewhere.

On the injuries front Johnny Sexton is back fully fit after returning to the bench against Italy, while Andrew Porter and Jordan Larmour were among the casualties since the win over the Azzuri.

And fans can try their hand at predicting Farrell's team for Saturday's clash in the widget below.

The big news from the Ireland camp this week was almost totally unrelated to the England clash, with news breaking that skipper Sexton will finish his career after the 2023 World Cup with Ireland.

Asked when he'll hang up the boots, Sexton replied: "Yeah, finished, 2023 World Cup. I’m delighted to be able to say it.

"I've been beating around the bush for six months, always nervous talking about the World Cup when you weren’t guaranteed to be there.

"But I just want to make the most of this last 18 months of my career, and go out on the top.

"It’s up to me now to work hard and get the body and mind in the best shape possible, and attack the last 18 months."

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