Nowell and Goode start against Ireland
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England have handed starts to Alex Goode and Jack Nowell ahead of their Six Nations match against Ireland on Sunday.
Goode comes into the side for Mike Brown, who failed to pass the mandatory return-to-play protocols, while Nowell replaces the dropped Jonny May.
Henry Thomas replaces Kieran Brookes on England's bench.
It will be Goode's first start for England since March 2013 during which time Brown established himself as England's first-choice fullback.
But following the bang to the head he suffered in England's round two win over Italy, he is yet to tick the required boxes in h…
