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Team News: Ireland replace Jamie Heaslip with Jordi Murphy for England Six Nations clash

Ireland make one change as Jordi Murphy comes in for the injured Jamie Heaslip for Sunday's Six Nations clash against England in Dublin.

Jordi Murphy has entered the fold in place of Jamie Heaslip as Ireland make one change for Sunday's Six Nations clash against England in Dublin.

Head coach Joe Schmidt has opted to play Murphy at number eight while Heaslip continues to recover from a back injury.

Paul O'Connell and Devin Toner will continue their partnership in the second row following Ireland's 18-11 victory over France on February 14.

Jack McGrath, Mike Ross and Rory Best keep their places in the front row, while Peter O'Mahony and Sean O'Brien will slot in the back row alongside Murphy.

Meanwhile, England have made two changes to their side, with Alex Goode and Jack Nowell coming into the team.

Ireland team to face England: Rob Kearney (UCD/Leinster), Tommy Bowe (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster), Jared Payne (Ulster), Robbie Henshaw (Buccaneers/Connacht), Simon Zebo (Cork Constitution/Munster), Jonathan Sexton (Racing Metro 92), Conor Murray (Garryowen/Munster), Jack McGrath (St. Mary's College/Leinster), Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster), Mike Ross (Clontarf/Leinster), Devin Toner (Lansdowne/Leinster), Paul O'Connell (Young Munster/Munster), Peter O'Mahony (Cork Constitution/Munster), Sean O'Brien (UCD/Leinster), Jordi Murphy (Lansdowne/Leinster)

Replacements: Sean Cronin (St. Mary's College/Leinster), Cian Healy (Clontarf/Leinster), Martin Moore (Lansdowne/Leinster), Iain Henderson (Ballynahinch/Ulster), Tommy O'Donnell (UL Bohemians/Munster), Eoin Reddan (Lansdowne/Leinster), Ian Madigan (Blackrock College/Leinster), Felix Jones (Shannon/Munster)

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