Nowell stepping has a run

Loose offload and England have it

Sexton on the loop is well watched in defence

Box kick from Randall, good hands from Ireland who shift it left to Lowe up towards the 22

Sexton gets the match underway for Ireland, taken up by Simmonds

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

England and Ireland square off in a must win game for both sides in round 4 of the Six Nations Championship. England went down to Scotland in the opening round but rebounded to beat Italy and Wales respectively. Ireland have recorded victories over Wales and Italy, with their one defeat coming at the hands of France. Head to head these sides have met on 138 occasions, with England winning 80 to the 50 by Ireland to go along with eight draws. Last season it ended 32-18 in favour of Ireland.