Ireland v England: Kick-off time, TV and live stream details for Test match

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Ireland v England: Kick-off time, TV and live stream details for Test match

Ireland continue their World Cup warm-up this weekend with a visit from England. Here's all you need to know about the game.

Where and when is it on?

The match takes place on Saturday at Aviva Stadium with a 5.30pm kick-off.

What’s the team news?

Johnny Sexton remains unavailable as he continues his three-match ban. Jack Conan did not travel to the squad’s training camp in Portugal after picking up a foot injury against Italy and is likely to miss out as a result.

Owen Farrell is free to play for England after his red card against Wales last weekend was overturned.

We’ll bring you confirmed team news on Independent.ie as soon as it’s announced later in the week.

Where can I watch the game?

The match will be shown live on RTÉ2. The game is also being streamed live on the RTÉ Player.

What can I read and listen to about the game on Independent.ie?

Cian Tracey has looked at a tale of two out-halves as Romain Ntamack’s injury and Owen Farrell’s red card leave France and England reeling ahead of the World Cup. And Cian has also the below piece on Ireland out-half Ross Byrne who is vying with Jack Crowley for the chance to start in Sexton’s absence.

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Rúaidhrí O'Connor discuss all the latest news after a busy weekend of World Cup warm-up games.

If you want to get in touch with the show, email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter @SlatteryWill @RuaidhriOC and @lukefitz11.

Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts from.

What are the odds?

Ireland are heavy favourites at 1/12 with England 7/1 and the draw is 25/1.