Brian O’Driscoll’s “emotional” final international appearance in Dublin will not hinder Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations title quest, according to Jamie Heaslip.

England’s lack of depth at tighthead prop will not damage their scrummaging at Twickenham on Saturday, according to Ireland’s Mike Ross.

England will be out to “destroy” Ireland’s maul in order to derail Joe Schmidt’s Triple Crown tilt, according to hooker Rory Best.