6N: Marmion, Payne and Henderson Start As Schmidt Makes Three Changes
Joe Schmidt has made three changes to his Ireland team to face England in their final Six Nations game on Saturday. Conor Murray hasn't made it.
Kieron Marmion will partner Johnny Sexton at half-back, Conor Murray has failed to recover from the shoulder injury suffered in the 22-9 defeat to Wales.
Keith Earls has overcome a groin injury and starts on the wing.
The back-row of CJ Stander, Sean O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip retain their respective spots despite criticism of the display in Cardiff.
Jared Payne comes in at full-back in place of the injured Rob Kearney.
The Leinster man suffered a knee injury in training. Earls and Simon Zebo start on the wings.
Garry Ringrose and Robbie Henshaw partnering up in the centre. Up front, Jack McGrath, Rory Best and Tadhg Furlong retain their spots.
Donnacha Ryan partners Iain Henderson in the second-row. Devon Toner is dropped to the bench.
TEAM TO PLAY ENGLAND
15. Jared Payne
14. Keith Earls
13. Garry Ringrose
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. Simon Zebo
10. Jonathan Sexton
9. Kieran Marmion
1. Jack McGrath
2. Rory Best
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Donnacha Ryan
5. Iain Henderson
6. CJ Stander
7. Sean O'Brien
8. Jamie Heaslip
Replacements:
16. Niall Scannell
17. Cian Healy
18. John Ryan
19. Devin Toner
20. Peter O'Mahony
21. Luke McGrath
22. Paddy Jackson
23. Andrew Conway