England vs Ireland: The Six Nations 2023 Showdown
In the final round of the Six Nations 2023, two rugby giants – England and Ireland – are set to face each other in a thrilling match that will take place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday March 18. Both teams are gearing up for a high stakes game, as the winner will be crowned champion and Grand Slam winner of the Six Nations.
England comes into the match with a point to prove after suffering their biggest ever defeat on home soil against France at Twickenham. On the other hand, Ireland has been in an imperious form, defeating Scotland at Murrayfield and maintaining their unbeaten record.
When and Where is the Match Taking Place?
The match kicks off at 5 pm GMT, with pre-match coverage starting at 12 noon on ITV1. The radio coverage will be on BBC Radio 5 Live. The other fixtures taking place on the same day are Scotland vs Italy at BT Murrayfield and France vs Wales at Stade de France.
Who is the Referee?
The referee for the game is South African Jaco Peyper, with Ben O’Keeffe from New Zealand and Pierre Brousset from France serving as assistant referees. The Television Match Official (TMO) is Marius Jonker from South Africa.
What is the Latest Team News?
England’s starting XV will feature Freddie Steward, Anthony Watson, Henry Slade, Manu Tuilagi, Henry Arundell, Owen Farrell, Jack van Poortvliet in the backs, with Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler, Maro Itoje, David Ribbans, Lewis Ludlam, Jack Willis, and Alex Dombrandt in the forwards. Jack Walker, Mako Vunipola, Dan Cole, Nick Isiekwe, Ben Curry, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, and Joe Marchant will come off the bench.
Ireland’s lineup features Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Johnny Sexton, and Jamison Gibson-Park in the backs, while Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Ryan Baird, James Ryan, Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier, and Caelan Doris will make up the forwards. The replacements for Ireland are Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Tom O’Toole, Kieran Treadwell, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Ross Byrne, and Jimmy O’Brien.
The History of the Fixture and the Six Nations 2023 Table
In 2022, Ireland emerged victorious over England with a 32-15 scoreline at Twickenham. Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Jack Conan, and Finlay Bealham scored the four tries for Ireland while Marcus Smith scored all five of England’s’ penalties. Despite their best efforts, England failed to score a single try.
As of the current standings, both England and Ireland are level with 9 points each in the Six Nations table. However, owing to Ireland’s superior points difference, they need only a draw to secure the championship.
Conclusion
The England vs Ireland Six Nations 2023 match is set to be a fierce encounter, with both teams hungry to come out on top. With the match fans ready for a nail-biting encounter, only time will tell who emerges victorious and takes home the coveted Grand Slam title.#time #kickoff #channel
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