Toner retained for england clash

Moynalvey’s Devin Toner retains his place in the second row alongside captain Paul O’Connell as Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is forced into one change ahead of Sunday’s Six Nations clash against England at the Aviva with Jordi Murphy replacing the injured Jamie Heaslip.
Heaslip broke three vertebrae in the win over France which saw Pascal Pape receive a yellow card at the time, but earned him a 10 week retrospective ban. Murphy now has the chance to nail down his place as Schmidt’s second choice No 8. Alongside Murphy in the back row Peter O’Mahony and Sean O’Brien retain their spots at blind-side and open-side flanker.
In the front row, Jack McGrath retains his place despite pressure from Cian Healy for the loosehead spot. Rory Best and Mike Ross make up the rest of the front row at hooker and tighthead respectively.
Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton will again form the half-back partnership, with Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne in midfield.
The back row once more consists of Rob Kearney at full-back, with Tommy Bowe and Simon Zebo named on the wings.

Ireland (v England) - Rob Kearney, Tommy Bowe, Jared Payne, Robbie Henshaw, Simon Zebo, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray; Jack McGrath, Rory Best, Mike Ross, Devin Toner, Paul O’Connell, Peter O’Mahony, Sean O’Brien, Jordi Murphy. Replacement - Sean Cronin, Cian Healy, Marty Moore, Iain Henderson, Tommy O’Donnell, Eoin Reddan, Ian Madigan, Felix Jones.