Ireland v England: Jack Nowell to start in place of Jonny May

Ireland v England: Jack Nowell to start in place of Jonny May
Jack Nowell, the Exeter wing, is poised to make his first England start for almost a year after being named in the squad to face Ireland in the Six Nations match in Dublin on Sunday in place of Gloucester’s Jonny May.

Nowell, who was included in a 26‑man squad named last night by Stuart Lancaster, the England head coach, is expected to play on the left wing in place of May, who had an indifferent game against Italy.

The promotion of Nowell, whose last start for England was the victory over Italy in Rome in March last year, is England’s first selection change on form in the championship.…

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