The continues today after France's thrashing of Wales. A 43-0 defeat has piled the pressure on head coach Warren Gatland, who had led his side to 12 straight Test defeats before meeting France. Wales head to Rome next in a clash that could decide the New Zealander's future.

Today, attention turns to the start of campaign. Steve Borthwick's side face the Irish at 4:45pm.

The home side have selected Sam Prendergast at No.10 despite an injury scare this week, as they bid to become the first nation to win the title for three successive years.

The game follows Scotland taking on Italy in Edinburgh (2.15pm). All sides have now named their squads for the weekend, and will be hopeful of no last-minute injury blows before they kick-off.

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