Ireland v England Grand Slam Decider 2023

They're not playing in the RDS.

I believe the delay in announcing the team is to see if Furlong can pass a fitness test - he’s had a flare up of the previous injury during the week.

Unsure of the reliability of the source, just saw it mentioned elsewhere!

A rugby fan group on FB, hence I’m not sure of the reliability but most speculation is generally accurate enough on it!

Team as predicted, Sheenhan and Doris fit to start

No Kelleher, probably for the best, Herring a top-notch replacement.

Considering all the injuries recently, that's a serious team.

Feel for McCloskey, he's played really well.

Delighted with that team, little bit surprised at Jimmy O a brien but delighted with Sheehan and Herring as the two hookers. Was worried we’d have two risky picks at 2 & 16

Very strong team. You'd just hope Doris in particular is at full power. Slight concern about the bench but hopefully the game will be won before they're required.

Borthwick going with the same pack that started against France, bar one injury enforced change.theyre clearly looking for a huge performance to make amends for last weekend. If we can match their intensity for the opening 20 we should be good.

Englands only hope here's a flying start and a couple of early scores. Scotland managed to keep Ireland in check early on and with a few injuries resulting from the frantic pace they put themselves in a strong position. It certainly raised questions in fans' minds but they just couldn't hang on. If England manage the early part of the game as well their confidence will lift. I still don't see it being enough as Ireland seem like a team you'd need 20+ points on to feel comfortable and if we get an early score it could be a long day in Dublin for England.

I'd take the Itoje of a season or two ago alright but he's been very ordinary recently. I'm not sure that their bench is stronger - Cole is very one-dimensional and Marcus Smith has shown little or nothing at test level.