When these sides met last year, England scraped a draw to deny Ireland a historic three Grand Slams in succession

Ireland flyhalf Sam Prendergast will start his first Six Nations game in Saturday's opener against England and marshal an almost full strength side as the holders bid to win a third successive title for the first time.

BBC Sport NI picks five Ireland players who might catch the eye in this year's Under-20 Six Nations Championship.

Connacht academy forward Eanna McCarthy will captain Ireland in their Under-20s Six Nations game against England.