Earls starts as Farrell names Irish squad to face England in Autumn Nations Cup

Andy Farrell has named his Irish side to take on England in th Autumn Nations Cup in Twickenham this Saturday.

Keith Earls is named to start after making an appearance off the bench last Friday night in the Welsh win.

He is joined by Munster men CJ Stander, Peter O’Mahony and Chris Farrell in the first 15.

Conor Murray is named on the bench for the second consecutive week with Jamison Gibson Park given the nod at 9.

James Ryan is set to captain the side in Johnny Sexton’s absence. Ross Byrne fills in at out-half in his place.

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