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Late change for England as Ollie Lawrence to start
By PA
Ollie Lawrence was promoted to England’s starting XV for the Guinness Six Nations clash with Ireland after full-back Max Malins was ruled out by a leg problem.
Lawrence came in at outside centre, with the recalled Elliot Daly switching to number 15 in place of Malins, who sustained his injury in training on Friday.
George Martin was added to the visitors’ bench.
England arrived in Dublin with both sides seeking a positive end to disappointing campaigns.
Eddie Jones’ men will aim to build on last weekend’s enthralling win over France after hopes of defending their title were extinguished at the end of round three.
Ireland, who fell out of the title running just two games in, have lost four successive games against England but will be buoyed by recent victories over Italy and Scotland.
Head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes, including recalling scrum-half Conor Murray and handing first outings of the tournament to wing Jacob Stockdale and centre Bundee Aki, while back-row CJ Stander will make his final Championship appearance before retirement.
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totally agree, Graham is guilty of gross exaggeration, world rankings are an accurate indication of a side's overall capability and Ireland did beat the Boks at home last time they played, which we couldn't. France has been our nemesis too often, and to win 3 in a row is a big ask. I think the ABs need to lose the box kick approach to regain the #1 ranking, but lets see what Razor can do in the next year.
Go to commentsExcellent article and brings us up to date. What about the future though? Leon MacDonald would seem the obvious answer, but who knows with the WRU. Worst Run Union? Probably!
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