2019 Six Nations Championship – Ireland vs England Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Ireland vs England taking place? Saturday 2nd February, 16:45
Where is Ireland vs England taking place? Aviva Stadium
What is the expected weather at Ireland vs England? Clear skies and a temperature between -3c-0c
What channel is Ireland vs England on? ITV 1
Where can I stream Ireland vs England? Ireland vs England can be streamed via the ITV Player
Where can I get tickets for Ireland vs England? SOLD OUT
LAST MEETING
Ireland beat England 24-15
THE LOWDOWN
IRELAND
- Ireland's influential star Johnny Sexton should be able to recover from a knee tendon injury sustained in December to play
- Andrew Conway scored a hat-trick to help Ireland demolish USA 57-14 in Dublin and extend their home win streak to 12 matches
ENGLAND
- England claimed a sixth consecutive victory over Australia as they put in an impressive display to beat them 37-18 at Twickenham in November
- England's Owen Farrell is expected to recover from minor surgery on his thumb and captain the side in Dublin on Saturday
THE PREDICTION
The game in Dublin is being billed as the match of the tournament, and could be pivotal in determining who wins the Six Nations. Ireland do have some key injuries but their recent excellent home form should ensure they prove too strong for England and claim a crucial win.
