McWilliam's side "want to be at the top table"

Greg McWilliam's team are trying to control what they can and want to be at the top table playing competitive matches. He hopes England's boss Simon Middleton will see a battling and improving Irish side.

WANT TO BE AT THE TOP TABLE: Greg McWilliam's team are trying to control what they can and want to be at the top table playing competitive matches.Pic: ©INPHO/Giuseppe Fama

Following concerns expressed by his counterpart Simon Middleton in the lead-up to their clash at Musgrave Park tomorrow afternoon (kick-off 2.15pm), Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams is hoping his side can produce a performance against England that can point towards a brighter future for the Women’s Six Nations Championship.

Speaking to BBC Sport on Wednesday, Red Roses boss Middleton said that the tournament cannot “continue in the guise it is” with England and France currently well clear of the remaining teams in the Six Nations.