Billy Vunipola and Anthony Watson recalled by England to face Ireland at the Aviva

Vunipola replaces Nathan Hughes at number eight and Watson is recalled at the expense of Jack Nowell.

Billy Vunipola and Anthony Watson recalled by England to face Ireland at the Aviva

Billy Vunipola and Anthony Watson will start England's attempt at securing back-to-back Grand Slams when they face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Vunipola replaces Nathan Hughes at number eight and Watson is recalled at the expense of Jack Nowell on the right wing in a straight swap between starting XV and bench.

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