England face fight to the end to beat Ireland warns defence coach John Mitchell

England face a fight to the end to beat Ireland, according to defence coach John Mitchell (David Davies/PA Images).

John Mitchell insists England must be ready for a fight to the end against Ireland in Saturday’s pivotal Autumn Nations Cup clash at Twickenham.

Eddie Jones’ men face the first meaningful test of the campaign after brushing aside Italy and Georgia as they target a place in the showpiece event on finals weekend next month.