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Published 12:53 28 Feb 2022 GMT
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Having made six changes to his starting team for the Italy game, there will be changes made again for that trip to London. Farrell confirmed, too, after the game that Robbie Henshaw [head] would be going through the Return To Play protocols while Andrew Porter was taken off, after 43 minutes, as a precaution when he picked up an 'ankle strain'. On the latest House of Rugby URC [LISTEN from 4:30 below], Leinster and Ireland outhalf Ross Byrne offered some tactical comments about the Italy game that suggest there could be a change in the Irish back three that started the opening two championship rounds. [caption id="attachment_240525" align="aligncenter" width="640"]"We know that England like to kick the ball for territory a lot, the same as what they’ve done for the last couple of seasons," he said. "I thought they were good against Wales, dominant as far as territory is concerned and they thoroughly deserved their half-time lead. But I suppose like us there will be plenty for them to ponder on in the next couple of weeks."
James Lowe bagged two tries against Italy. (Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile)[/caption]
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