Former British and Lions coach Ian McGeechan says the 2017 tourists “need all six games” in the build-up to the first Test in New Zealand.

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell believes England still boast the strongest scrum in the RBS 6 Nations, even with a mini injury crisis at prop.

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

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