Alastair Telfer
BBC Sport at Allianz Stadium

Maro Itoje is starting his first Test at Allianz Stadium since his mother’s death.

That comes on his 100th England cap.

He looks incredibly calm and in control as he leads his team in.

The chant of "oh, Maro Itoje" - a tune inspired by the White Stripes - is on the speakers.

The England skipper has all the experience to manage the emotion of what is a special day for him and his family.

Ireland arrived at the stadium nearly 40 minutes before the hosts.

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After some England team headlines? Well...

• Henry Pollock will make his first Test start, while British and Irish Lion Tom Curry also comes into the starting team.
• Centre Ollie Lawrence returns after missing out on selection for Saturday's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield.
• Henry Arundell retains his place on the wing after avoiding a ban for his red card against Scotland
• And captain Maro Itoje will win his 100th cap....

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As always these live texts are at their best when you have your say.

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England: Steward; Freeman, Lawrence, Dingwall, Arundell; Ford, Mitchell; Genge, Cowan-Dickie, Heyes, Itoje, Chessum, T Curry, Earl, Pollock.

Replacements: George, Rodd, Davison, Coles, Pepper, Underhill, Van Poortvliet, M Smith.

Ireland: Osborne; Baloucoune, Ringrose, McCloskey, Lowe; Crowley, Gibson-Park; Loughman, Sheehan, Furlong, Ryan, McCarthy, Beirne, Van der Flier, Doris (capt).

Replacements: Kelleher, O'Toole, Bealham, C Prendergast, Timoney, Casey, Frawley, O'Brien.

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Here we go, I hope you're all ready for round three.

England face Ireland today hoping to bounce back from their defeat in Scotland.

Ireland started the tournament poorly but are on the up after a narrow win over Italy.

Let's do this!