Tom Curry will feature at openside flanker for England against Ireland in their must-win Six Nations encounter at Twickenham on Saturday but number eight Alex Dombrandt is only among the replacements after he tested positive for Covid-19.
Coach Eddie Jones has selected a pack he thinks can counter the Irish, who he calls the “most cohesive side in the world right now”.
Curry completed his return to play protocols after suffering a concussion in the 23-19 victory over Wales last month and will form a backrow with captain Courtney Lawes and Sam Simmonds.
Dombrandt has been a stand-out performer in the Six Nations so far but will start the game from the bench, alongside Joe Launchbury, who will end his 15-month absence from the side if he comes on.
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- March 11, 2022
