Winner of the last two editions, the XV of the clover begins its 6 nations tournament this Saturday afternoon with a shock against England. In search of the hat -trick, the Irish could break a historic record.
Ireland on the way to write the history of the 6 nations tournament? After winning the 2024 and 2023 editions, the XV of the clover puts its title into play this Saturday by facing England at the Dublin Aviva Stadium. A prestigious poster between two of the best nations of world rugby. Faced with an XV of the rose which can lose everything from this start of the tournament, Ireland will start its mission to go and get the hat -trick, a performance never achieved in the history of the prestigious competition: “There is a real internal motivation to do so. This is something that we must make sure to continue to stimulate as trainers “said Simon Easterby. Although it is aging, the XV of the clover is still as efficient, guided by several experienced players (group of 36 players and 1475 selections), such as Van Der Flier, Gibson-Park, Aki or Keenan and Ryan. Like Toulouse domination in France, Ireland is largely based on Leinster players where 23 men have been selected.
A new coach … or almost
For this new edition, Ireland has changed coach. While Owen Farrell’s father, Andy Farrell, was appointed coach, it is ultimately the experienced Simon Easterby who will be in charge of the Irish selection. “”I am very excited by the group of players with which we will work, by coaches, by the continuity of the selection, I suppose. There are not many changes compared to fall, not many changes compared to the last six nations “, said the main interested party.
New in the English
In the wake of their new captain, the second line Maro Itoje, the XV of the rose is looking for a new cycle. Third last year, the English wanted to create the feat at Aviva Stadium and launch their 6 nations tournament with a prestigious victory: “We are looking forward to taking up this challenge in the face of the favorites of the competition. We know that it will be a difficult match against a team that knows each other well. We will have to work tirelessly and maintain our discipline from the last at the last blow of the whistle”Steve Barthwick said. To do this, the coach made in the novelty to compose his XV: the winger of the Harlequins Cadan Murley will know his first selection with the XV of the rose. Note the third line tenure of the two brothers of Sale Tom and Ben Curry who will evolve together in selection from the start for the very first time of their careers.
What time I starts Ireland – England?
Kick off the shock of the first day of the 6 nations tournament will be given this Saturday, February 1 at 5:45 p.m. at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin (Ireland). The meeting will be arbitrated by the experienced New Zealander Ben O’Keeffe.
On which channel to watch Ireland – England?
TV rights holder of the 6 nations tournament, France 2 will broadcast the prestigious poster between the XV of the clover and the rose.
How to follow Ireland – England streaming?
If you want to watch the match of the 6 Nations Ireland – England on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will have to create an account on France.tv.
What are the XV of Ireland – England?
Ireland: 15. Keenan; 14. Hansen, 13. Ringrose, 12. Aki, 11. Lowe; 10. PREDERGAST, 9. Gibson-Park; 8. Doris, 7. Van der Flier, 6. Baird; 5. Beirne, 4. Ryan; 3. Bealham, 2. Kelleher, 1. Porter.
England: 15. Steward; 14. Freeman, 13. Lawrence, 12. Slade, 11. Murley; 10. M. Smith, 9. Mitchell; 8. Earl, 7. B.Curry, 6. T. Curry; 5. Martin, 4. Itoje (CAP); 3. Stuart, 2. Cowan-Dickie, 1. Genge
What are the Ireland predictions – England?
- Betclic: Ireland: 1.38 / zero: 25.00 / England: 3.30
- Bwin: Ireland: 1,36 / zero: 20.00 / England: 2.75
- Online sports betons: Ireland: 1.35 / zero: 25.00 / England: 3.40
- Unibet: Ireland: 1,35 / zero: 27.00 / England: 3.35