James Ryan admits there are 'nerves' ahead of facing England

Ryan hasn’t played a game of competitive rugby since Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium

HIGH HOPES: James Ryan during Ireland's Captain's Run at the Aviva. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

England come to Dublin this weekend with the dust clouds generated by the Owen Farrell controversy swirling around them and with a newish coaching staff still trying to find its feet and its best XV in the run-up to the World Cup.

Facing them is an Ireland team looking for a 16th consecutive win at the Aviva Stadium, a collective ranked number one in the world and a side sailing smoothly through calm waters just three weeks before the tournament gets underway in France.