Ireland v England

Here we are. Right where Ireland wanted to be. There's a championship and a Grand Slam within touching distance and all the signs point to a famous night in ...

Now we're here, we've got to deliver." The equation for Ireland is simple: win and take the ultimate prize. Ireland v England is the final game of Super Saturday with the games beginning at 12.30pm with the visit of Italy to Scotland (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player). Jamison Gibson-Park gets the nod at scrum-half ahead of Conor Murray. Andy Farrell (Ireland head coach): "You can feel the buzz, that's what we've done, we've put ourselves in a position to have a crack at this and it's something that we've been up front about from the beginning, which is pretty pleasing. France are the only team who can nick the title.

Ireland v England will see the hosts gunning for their first Grand Slam since 2018 to give captain Johnny Sexton a perfect last Six Nations game.

[Jamison Gibson-Park](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-jamison-gibson-park-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-ireland-scrum-half-136876) also gets his first start to partner [Johnny Sexton](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-johnny-sexton-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-ireland-fly-half-120084) in the fly-half’s final Six Nations match. The television match official will be Marius Jonker (SARU). [Manu Tuilagi](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-manu-tuilagi-133315) is back and makes his first appearance in the matchday squad this Six Nations. He will have one last chance to break the record against England as it is thought to be his final Six Nations match - England and Ireland have competed in 139 matches against one another. The match will kick-off at 5pm BST on Saturday 18 March. Ireland have had an impressive tournament, their best match coming in the win over France as the world’s top two teams battled it out. [How to watch the Six Nations from anywhere](https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/rugby-six-nations/six-nations-live-stream-how-to-watch-from-anywhere-114850) [How to watch Ireland v England](https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/rugby-six-nations/ireland-v-england-live-stream-how-to-watch-from-anywhere-152755) [Henry Arundell](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-henry-arundell-143846) is given his first start on the wing and captain [Owen Farrell](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/owen-farrell-ten-things-you-should-know-120063) is back at fly-half. [Ireland](https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/rugby-six-nations/ireland-six-nations-squad-88117) v [England](https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/rugby-six-nations/england-six-nations-squad-88088) will see the hosts battling to win their first Grand Slam since 2018 on [Super Saturday.](https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/rugby-six-nations/what-is-six-nations-super-saturday-152618) [Andy Farrell](https://www.rugbyworld.com/countries/ireland-countries/andy-farrell-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-ireland-head-coach-134826) is gunning for his first Six Nations title in charge and all he has to do is overcome England – and son [Owen Farrell](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/owen-farrell-ten-things-you-should-know-120063) – to get his hands on the trophy. [Robbie Henshaw](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/robbie-henshaw-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-ireland-centre-124048) makes his first start of the tournament as a replacement for the injured [Garry Ringrose](https://www.rugbyworld.com/players/who-is-garry-ringrose-ten-things-you-should-know-about-the-ireland-centre-136250).

'It's a game of rugby and all we're doing is chasing our potential'

They’re deep thinkers of the game and it’s bringing that freedom out of them so they can go and perform that’s the crucial thing. A few nice words from one nice person to another nice person.” They came over yesterday on the ferry and they are staying at their grandad’s house. Josh van der Flier will win his 50th cap on Saturday and Catt also confirmed: “Garry Ringrose presented him with a jersey in front of the team. It’s about the performance of the team which is crucial for us tomorrow.” “The atmosphere, I think you can feel the buzz in the city already, it’s amazing. “So, he’s a great leader, he’s got an amazing knowledge of the game. And be bloody-minded and hard-headed in terms of playing to his potential, chasing his potential every single session. It’s a game of rugby and all we’re doing is chasing our potential and making sure that we can be ourselves in this environment. It’s not about Johnny and his last game or last captain’s run. What it means for him to play for his country is huge, he epitomises the whole thing. Adding to the relaxed atmosphere was the presence, perhaps for the first time ever, of their families.

Our panel of experts and writers give their verdict on how Saturday's game at the Aviva Stadium will go.

Still, this is an Ireland team that seems unlikely to falter under the pressure. Ireland are full of calm and confidence. Ireland have the players, the skills set, the belief and the stage to give Johnny Sexton the ideal Six Nations send-off. Ireland have worked too hard to let this golden opportunity slip from their grasp. It's hard to see anything but an Ireland win. Ireland are streets ahead and deserve the Grand Slam, they just need to finish the job.

After last weekend's 53-10 pummelling by France, former England captain Matt Dawson says staying in the game for an hour as Ireland seek a Grand Slam in Dublin ...

England's forwards are going to have to be smashing into rucks but clearing people out in the right way. It shows intent to keep the ball in play." "Given where England were last week and what response you would expect from an England side, they should be competing. Another poor performance in an England shirt could cost some a trip to France this autumn. Now, they are going away to face the world number ones. Ireland's biggest win against England is a 43-13 victory in the 2007 Six Nations.

All you need to know about the fixture which will decide the grand slam.

England recall Manu Tuilagi to the side and hand a first start to Henry Arundell on the left wing, while Anthony Watson lines up on the right. Jamison Gibson-Park comes in to partner Johnny Sexton, who will break the all-time Six Nations points record the moment he scores points. If they can bounce back to beat an unstoppable-looking Irish team at the Aviva Stadium, then it will go down as one of the all-time great Six Nations shocks.

Here is how the two teams compare ahead of Ireland's Grand Slam showdown with England. Ireland. Hugo Keenan (Leinster/UCD) Age: 26 Caps: 29.

Performed well when Saracens dominated Europe but suffers when surrounded by a struggling squad such as this one. Of all the desultory sights in Twickenham, that of a sorry Dombrandt flailing at a tackle attempt from a late French cross-kick on counter-attack summed up their pallid display. Should be at the peak of once formidable powers but instead is a poor imitation, not helped by illness and poor husbandry of the game at international level. A lively presence but the Irish back-row is the most watchful on the scene. Has never lost to Ireland and this 10-12-13 combo masterminded both a 2019 win in Dublin as well as that year’s thumping quarter-final win against Australia. Despite playing only 168 minutes in this campaign due to his Leinster colleague’s untrammelled eminence, Conan lies third in a rank of all championship players when rated for carries per minute. With all that is happening at the ultimate level of Irish rugby, it must be recalled that the relatively unsung Ulster lock was a heroic presence on last summer’s historic summer tour, featuring in all five games. Remarkable to think that a stroke of a pen on holiday almost consigned his career to the history books, where he would have resided with much accomplishments to his name. Despite the potential absence of Leinster’s leading lights, Ireland would have lost little with the Ulster man in tow. Now a supreme dartist to add to his artistry in the back-row; despite being shoe-horned into emergency duties last weekend, he didn’t neglect his primary duties, completing a team-high 18 tackles. Like Henshaw, another latecomer to the putative Grand Slam party and will give the side added energy in what should be a compelling battle against Dan Cole, one which may verge into illegal territory. Restored for successive weeks to his more favoured midfield role, his experimental shift at 13 against Italy renders that future possibility a non-runner.