Ireland bring in Murphy for England
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Jordi Murphy is the only change to the starting line-up that began the game against France as the Leinsterman replaces the injured Jamie Heaslip.
Paul O'Connell, who wins his 99th cap for Ireland will lead the side and is partnered in the second row by Devin Toner.
The front row is made up of Jack McGrath, Mike Ross and Rory Best. Murphy, who lines out at No.8, is joined in the back row by Peter O'Mahony and Sean O'Brien.
The backline is unchanged with Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton paired at half back and the combination of Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne in midfield.
Rob Kearney wins his 60th cap and is joined in the back three by Tommy Bowe and Simon Zebo.
Eoin Reddan and Tommy O'Donnell are added to the replacements alongside Sean Cronin, Martin Moore, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Ian Madigan and Felix Jones.
Ireland: 15 Rob Kearney, 14 Tommy Bowe, 13 Jared Payne, 12 Robbie Henshaw, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 Johnny Sexton, 9 Conor Murray, 8 Jordi Murphy, 7 Sean O'Brien, 6 Peter O'Mahony, 5 Paul O'Connell, 4 Devin Toner, 3 Mike Ross, 2 Rory Best, 1 Jack McGrath.
Replacements: 16 Sean Cronin, 17 Cian Healy, 18 Martin Moore, 19 Iain Henderson, 20 Tommy O'Donnell, 21 Eoin Reddan, 22 Ian Madigan, 23 Felix Jones.
Date: Sunday, March 1
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Kick-off: 15.00 (15.00 GMT)
Referee: Craig Joubert (South Africa)
Assistant referees: Jérôme Garcès (France), Mathieu Raynal (France)
TMO: Deon van Blommestein (South Africa)
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