Earls the biggest doubt as injuries force Ireland rethink

Ireland have delayed their team announcement for their RBS 6 Nations clash with England by 48 hours until Friday lunchtime as they assess their walking wounded.

Brian O’Driscoll, Gordon D’Arcy, Keith Earls, Rob Kearney, Mike Ross and Peter O’Mahony sustained knocks in Saturday’s 30-22 victory over Wales but are expected to participate in training this week.