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Donal Lenihan: England will want to make this a dockyard brawl

This game is fraught with danger for Grand-Slam chasing Ireland but in an incredible year, they haven't been found wanting yet.
Donal Lenihan: England will want to make this a dockyard brawl

BATTLE ROYALE: Dave Kilcoyne of Ireland is tackled by Ellis Genge of England during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium last year. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

So long, farewell…..

When Johnny Sexton is called ashore at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening - hopefully with just a few minutes to go - the entire stadium will rise to its feet to mark the final occasion we’ll get to see an iconic figure of Irish rugby perform in the Six Nations.

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