ANDY FARRELL is set to win his third England cap on Saturday, February 24 after again being named in Brian Ashton's starting XV for the Six Nations clash against Ireland at Croke Park.
The Saracens star will again line up alongside Mike Tindall at centre after the England head coach chose to make just two changes following the uninspiring 20-7 victory over Italy on Saturday. Olly Morgan returns at full-back in place of the injured Iain Balshaw, while the fit-again Joe Worsley has been given the nod over Nick Easter in the back row.
Farrell's two Six Nations displays to date have been solid, rather than spectacular, but his limited rugby union experience is likely to be tested to the full by the Irish, who are likely to have Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy in their side.
England have won their opening two games but will travel to Dublin in second place in the Championship as leaders France have a superior points difference.
England line-up: Olly Morgan (Gloucester Rugby), Josh Lewsey (London Wasps), Mike Tindall (Gloucester Rugby), Andy Farrell (Saracens), Jason Robinson (Sale Sharks), Jonny Wilkinson (Newcastle Falcons), Harry Ellis (Leicester Tigers); Perry Freshwater (Perpignan), George Chuter (Leicester Tigers), Phil Vickery (capt, London Wasps); Louis Deacon (Leicester Tigers), Danny Grewcock (Bath Rugby), Joe Worsley (London Wasps), Magnus Lund (Sale Sharks), Martin Corry (Leicester Tigers).
Replacements: Lee Mears (Bath Rugby), Julian White (Leicester Tigers), Tom Palmer (London Wasps), Tom Rees (London Wasps), Shaun Perry (Bristol Rugby), Toby Flood (Newcastle Falcons), Mat Tait (Newcastle Falcons).
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