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Maro Itoje set for landmark England appearance in Six Nations clash against Ireland

Maro Itoje will make his 100th appearance for England on Saturday (Gareth Fuller/PA) — Maro Itoje will make his 100th appearance for England on Saturday (Gareth Fuller/PA) (PA Wire)

Henry Pollock will make his first start for England at No 8 in their Six Nations clash against Ireland on Saturday.
Captain Maro Itoje is set to earn his 100th England cap, becoming only the ninth player to reach this milestone.
Other team changes include Tom Curry's promotion to the starting back row, Ben Earl moving to openside flank, and Tommy Freeman relocating to the wing.
Head coach Steve Borthwick anticipates a “huge contest” and lauded Itoje's consistency and professionalism.
England will be aiming to rebound after last Saturday’s 31-20 defeat by Scotland, which snapped a 12-match winning streak.

Henry Pollock to make first England start as Maro Itoje earns 100th cap against Ireland — In full