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John Evely

When is England's team news announcement ahead of Ireland in the 2023 Guinness Six Nations?

England face the daunting task of taking on world number one ranked Ireland in Dublin on Saturday with the hosts playing the a Grand Slam in the 2023 Guinness Six Nations championship.

England come into the match sitting fourth in the table following a staggering 10-53 defeat to France at Twickenham last weekend, while Ireland beat Scotland 22-7 on Sunday to put themselves on the verge of the title.

Here is everything you need to know about the team news announcements...

When is the England squad being announced?

England head coach Steve Borthwick will name his final match-day 23 of the Six Nations on Thursday evening.

The England squad will be released at 5pm on official channels and covered on Bristol Live.

When is the Ireland squad being announced?

The exact timing of the Ireland squad announcement has not been confirmed yet but is expected to also come out on Thursday evening as head coach Andy Farrell leaves it late to give a host of injured players the best possible chance of recovering.

What time is KO?

England face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, March 18 with kick-off at 5pm.

What channel is the game being shown on?

The match is being broadcast live on ITV and ITVX with coverage starting at 4.30pm .

Live commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Who is currently in England's 36-man squad?

FULL SQUAD
FORWARDS

Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers, 9 caps)
Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 99 caps)
Will Collier (Harlequins, 2 caps)
Ben Curry (Sale Sharks, 4 caps)
Alex Dombrandt (Harlequins, 13 caps)
Tom Dunn (Bath Rugby, 3 caps)
Ben Earl (Saracens, 15 caps)
Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears, 47 caps)
Jamie George (Saracens, 76 caps)
Jonny Hill (Sale Sharks, 19 caps)
Nick Isiekwe (Saracens, 10 caps)
Maro Itoje (Saracens, 66 caps)
Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 18 caps)
David Ribbans (Northampton Saints, 4 caps)
Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 2 caps)
Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears, 60 caps)
Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 78 caps)
Jack Walker (Harlequins, 3 caps)
Jack Willis (Toulouse, 9 caps)

BACKS
Henry Arundell (London Irish, 6 caps)
Owen Farrell (Saracens, 105 caps)
Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints, 3 caps)
George Ford (Sale Sharks, 81 caps)
Ollie Hassell-Collins (London Irish, 2 caps)
Max Malins (Saracens, 18 caps)
Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 14 caps)
Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints, 4 caps)
Cadan Murley (Harlequins, uncapped)
Guy Porter (Leicester Tigers, 4 caps)
Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs, 55 caps)
Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 21 caps)
Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 21 caps)
Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks, 50 caps)
Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers, 11 caps)
Anthony Watson (Leicester Tigers, 54 caps)
Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 122 caps)

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