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An enlarged squad of 36 has been named ahead of the RBS Six Nations Game against England on Saturday. The match day team from the Italy game are joined by members of the A team who beat Scotland A last week. There are 17 back and 19 forwards in the panel. IRELAND SQUAD (v England): Backs (
Ireland go to the top of the RBS 6 Nations Championship table today after a five-try victory over Italy at Stadio Flaminio. Although Ireland racked-up the error count and had a poor first half performance they came back in the second half to eases to a large points victory. Tempers frayed just
Declan Kidney is warning Ireland to expect a significant step up in class as they open their campaign against France. After a mixed autumn which saw the Irish beat Argentina but suffer a heavy defeat by the All Blacks, they'll need their wits about them for the opener. A dose of realism is req
