England Names Team for Six Nations Opener Against Ireland, Featuring Curry Twins and Murley Debut

Coach Steve Borthwick emphasizes speed and cohesion with bold selections for the Dublin match, including Tom and Ben Curry starting together for the first time.

Steve Borthwick has announced England's squad early for their Six Nations opener against Ireland, emphasizing a dynamic and mobile back row led by the Curry twins and Ben Earl.
Tom and Ben Curry will start together for the first time in a Test match, with Tom at blindside flanker and Ben at openside, showcasing their defensive work rate and breakdown skills.
Cadan Murley makes his England debut on the wing, with his strong on-field chemistry with fly-half Marcus Smith expected to add fluency to the attack.
England's bench features a 6-2 split between forwards and backs, with Tom Willis and Ollie Chessum included to bolster physicality in the second half.
England faces a challenging task against an experienced Ireland side in Dublin, with new captain Maro Itoje leading a team focused on accelerating development and building cohesion.