Hero Heaslip turns to auld enemy for support

JAMIE HEASLIP has requested England assist Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations title defence – just hours after defeating Martin Johnson’s side at Twickenham.

The Lions number eight, who scooped the man-of-the-match award, sprained an ankle during the game but will be fit to face Wales in two weeks’ time.

France are well positioned to complete the Grand Slam after toppling Wales on Friday night but to do so they must dispatch England in the tournament’s climax on March 20.