Ireland v England: The key battles

The defending champions Ireland host England on Saturday afternoon at the Aviva Stadium in what promises to be an entertaining clash. England will be desperate to avenge their loss against Ireland at last year’s tournament, whilst Ireland will be hoping to continue their good form from a year ago. Both sides are filled with skilful, talented and determined players, so expect to see a passionate battle on the field. Below, we’ve picked out the battles that could decide this game.