AFTER the heroics of Brave Inca, Newmill, War of Attrition and all the others at Cheltenham and the excitement and colour of St Patrick's Day, it now only needs Eddie O'Sullivan's men to beat England today to put the crowning touch in the 2006 RBS Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

The 2006 RBS Six Nations match between Ireland and Italy has kicked off in Lansdowne Road.

Ireland Coach Eddie O'Sullivan has announced his squad of 22 for Ireland's opening 2006 RBS Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday, February 4.