Robbie Henshaw gets Ireland call at full-back for England opener

Joe Schmidt springs surprise for Six Nations clashJosh van der Flier gets nod over O’Brien in back rowRobbie Henshaw will start at full-back for just the second time in a Test in Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England in Dublin. Head coach Joe Schmidt has selected Henshaw ahead of two-time Grand Slam winner Rob Kearney in a bold call to kick-start his side’s title defence. Henshaw made his name playing full-back at Connacht and won his first Ireland cap in the 15 shirt back in 2013, but has not featured there in his other 35 Tests. Related: Manu Tuilagi starts against Ireland as England …