Henry Pollock has been handed his first Test start as Steve Borthwick makes three changes to his starting XV for England's must-win Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday at Allianz Stadium. The 21-year-old Northampton Saints forward, who toured with the British and Irish Lions last summer, will play at number eight alongside Tom Curry and Ben Earl in the back row.

Ollie Lawrence returns to outside centre after missing the crushing defeat by Scotland, while Tommy Freeman shifts back to the right wing. Henry Arundell, who was sent off against Scotland for taking a player out in the air, gets a chance to redeem himself on the left wing. England struggled in the aerial battle against Gregor Townsend's side, prompting the changes to address this weakness.

Captain Maro Itoje will earn his 100th cap, becoming the ninth England player to reach this milestone. Itoje missed the start of England's Six Nations training camp in Girona to attend his mother Florence's funeral in Nigeria. With both teams having one win from their opening two games, Saturday's fixture is crucial for keeping their championship hopes alive.