Six Nations LIVE: Ireland win the Grand Slam after beating England 24-15 to seal clean sweep
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Your support makes all the difference.Ireland will attempt to win only their third Six Nations Grand Slam in their history as they take on England at Twickenham, having already wrapped up the championship with a game to spare.
After losing to both Scotland and France, England could finish as low as fifth if they lose to the Irish, but a victory could yet see them finish second in the table. However, the two defeats mean they are unable to catch Joe Schmidt’s side, and should the Irish seal a famous St Patrick’s Day victory – their first at Twickenham since 2010 – they will secure the Grand Slam to add to their 1948 and 2009 successes.
England head coach Eddie Jones has rung the changes for the clash, with seven new faces and 10 positional changes as Owen Farrell starts at fly-half with George Ford dropped, while Dan Cole, Joe Launchbury and Danny Care are also replaced with Kyle Sinckler, George Kruis and Richard Wigglesworth.
Ireland meanwhile have recalled Iain Henderson in their only change to the side that beat Scotland last week, with Devin Toner dropping to the bench.
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What time does it start?
England vs Ireland kicks off at 14:45 GMT.
Where can I watch it?
The game will be shown live on ITV from 14:25.
Teams
England: Anthony Watson; Jonny May, Jonathan Joseph, Ben Te'o, Elliot Daly; Owen Farrell Richard Wigglesworth; Mako Vunipola, Dylan Hartley, Kyle Sinckler; Maro Itoje, George Kruis; Chris Robshaw, James Haskell, Sam Simmonds.
Replacements: Jamie George, Joe Marler, Dan Cole, Joe Launchbury, Don Armand, Danny Care, George Ford, Mike Brown.
Ireland: Rob Kearney, Keith Earls, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale, Johnny Sexton, Connor Murray; Cian Healy, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan, Iain Henderson, Peter O'Mahony, Dan Leavy, CJ Stander.
Replacements: Sean Cronin, Jack McGrath, Andrew Porter, Devin Toner, Jordi Murphy, Keiron Marmion, Joey Carbery, Jordan Larmour.
9 mins: England are awarded a penalty when Earls goes off his feet to secure the ball, and England turn down the points to kick to touch inside the 22...and the lineout maul is held up. Poor execution from England, and Ireland have the put-in.
12 mins: Itoje is caught offside as Murray box kicks away, and Ireland are gifted an easy penalty.
13 mins: England then give away a needless free-kick at the lineout for not standing on the mark, and once again it's been a very ill-disciplined start from Eddie Jones' side. The Aussie will not be a happy bunny so far.
14 mins: Oh dear. Farrell attempts to kick clear after England win the ball, only to launch it into Haskell's head in front of him. It's rather embarrassing for the flanker, and even worse it's accidental offside to give Ireland possession.
17 mins: Ireland go through the phases - 18 of them in total - but the England defence stands firm and when Kearney tries to release Aki down the left wing, he knocks the ball forwards and the chance goes.
19 mins: After what felt like an eternity with three reset scrums, England get the penalty for Ireland not driving straight. Farrell clears to touch.
21 mins: England concede another penalty when Sinckler is caught off his feet trying to turnover Sexton, and the fly-half will have a shot at goal from 47m out in the middle of the park.
22 mins: Sexton's kick hits the upright! It's bounces in front of the posts and Farrell eventually gathers it before kicking clear. A let-off for England.
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