27 Feb 2015

England change for Dublin trip

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Alex Goode (AFP)

London - England have made two changes to their starting XV for the Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.

Alex Goode takes over at full-back after Mike Brown was ruled out of the potentially title-clinching game due to a bout of concussion he sustained during the 47-17 rout of Italy a fortnight ago.

Jack Nowell meanwhile replaces Jonny May on the left wing for his first cap since making his five previous Test appearances during last year's Six Nations, ending a near year-long absence due to shoulder and knee injuries.

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