Cian Tracey

England will be licking their lips.

They have a very good scrum.

When we're talking here at the end of the break weekend, we'll know a lot more where Ireland stand, but also where the scrum stands and they obviously go hand in hand.

It all depends on where Tygburn plays because he's obviously one of the first names on the team sheet.

I think interestingly, he has been playing at six for Munster in recent games.

I'm not a big fan of the back row balance when Jack Conan and Caelan Dorris are both either one of them playing at six.

I think both of their best positions is number eight and I would probably have Jack Conan to bring a bit of impact off the bench.

I think it's a real shame.

Obviously, Ryan Baird is another one who's ruled out through injury, but it's a big shame that Izzy Ciuccu is ruled out.

I'd love to see him getting a crack in that number six jersey.

A long-term injury?

I'm not sure, Ulster having to state it, but the fact he's not included in the squad obviously isn't a good sign, but I would love to see him, particularly with Baird, out of the equation.

But as it is, I would imagine they will put Tyke Byrne to six and have Joe McCarthy and James Ryan in the second row is what I'd imagine.

I think it would be too early, I know,

Might be a bowl call to say Edwin Adogbo possibly coming off the bench, but I can't see him starting that game of France.

I think that would be too big of an ask.

No, he doesn't have the minutes.

Even though I thought full-time in cast.

Now, there was a mix of steam coming off him, but I just thought he was blowing hard.

Do you know what I mean?