We are only one day away! The 2019 Six Nations gets underway tonight, with France facing off against Wales in the State de France. While that is a massive clash, the eyes of the rugby world are already cast towards Dublin.
Defending Grand Slam champions Ireland will host old enemy England, with Eddie Jones' side out for revenge after their humbling at Twickenham in last year's tournament. As we are in a World Cup year, this year's Six Nations takes on even further significance, as every nation attempts to fine-tune their squad ahead of the sport's showpiece event.
This game will begin what could be a historic year in Irish rugby, and rugby fans cannot wait to get started. As if you needed any further motivation ahead of an Ireland-England clash, this Virgin Media promo for the game is sure to add even further fuel to the fire that burns within.
👊 Ireland v England.
🏉 Here we go again.
📺 Live on @VirginMedia_One! #VMTVRugby #GuinnessSixNations pic.twitter.com/CSmgEa8TX4— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) February 1, 2019
Incredible stuff. The game at Twickenham was one of the greatest moments in Irish rugby history, as Joe Schmidt's side confirmed the Grand Slam on enemy territory. It was a performance that confirmed Ireland's status as the rising power in world rugby, acting as the platform for what we hope will be a successful World Cup in the Autumn.
England coach Eddie Jones has certainly not forgotten that game, and has handpicked his XV for tomorrow's game to outplay this Irish team. Manu Tuilagi is set to make his first England start in four years, as England attempt to use the power game to break down a dominant Ireland team.
There is certainly an interesting dynamic at play heading into the match, and Jones will no doubt revel in the opportunity to spoil what is sure to be a celebratory Aviva Stadium crowd.
