England vs Ireland: What time does it start, how to watch online and TV channel, team news, odds, prediction

Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Rugby World Cup warm-up between England and Ireland

England meet Six Nations rivals Ireland in what could prove a full-blooded Test at Twickenham after both sides named strong line-ups for their Rugby World Cup warm-up match.

Following two experimental games against Wales that brought a home win and away defeat, England return to their familiar stamping grounds with their big guns back in force, with Eddie Jones selecting a full-strength side featuring the likes of Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi and Billy Vunipola.

Ireland will prove no pushovers though in a rivalry that has come to define Jones’ and Joe Schmidt’s time in charge of the two national teams, and although the Irish are without injured Johnny Sexton, they will arrive in south-west London with an impressive-looking line-up.

The match is England’s third warm-up clash, while for Ireland it will be their second following the victory over Italy a fortnight ago, but given the strength of the two sides it will arguably prove the most important one ahead of Japan 2019.

Here’s everything you need to know for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup warm-up.

When is it?

England vs Ireland takes place at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 24 August.

What time does it start?

The match kicks off at 3pm.

Teams

England: Elliot Daly; Joe Cokanasiga, Manu Tuilagi, Owen Farrell, Jonny May; George Ford, Ben Youngs; Joe Marler, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler; Maro Itoje, George Kruis; Tom Curry, Sam Underhill, Billy Vunipola.

Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Mako Vunipola, Dan Cole, Courtney Lawes, Mark Wilson, Willi Heinz, Piers Francis, Jonathan Joseph.

Ireland: Rob Kearney; Jordan Larmour, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale; Ross Byrne, Conor Murray; Cian Healy, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong; Iain Henderson, Jean Kleyn; Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier, CJ Stander.

Replacements: Sean Cronin, Jack McGrath, Andrew Porter, Devin Toner, Tadhg Beirne, Luke McGrath, Jack Carty, Andrew Conway.

Odds

England to win: 2/5

Ireland to win: 11/4

Draw: 28/1

Prediction

England by eight: Eddie Jones has thrown his players into the fire with a shortened training week, but that could have the desired effect in triggering a response to prove they are ready for the World Cup campaign. Given they are a match further into their World Cup preparations, England may just be able to catch Ireland cold.