Irish high-ball bombardment will test out the fumblers

Keeping your nerve: George Furbank is challenged for the high ball by France centre Gael Fickou

ENGLAND’S Six Nations campaign is in the balance when they meet Ireland on Sunday, yet, with Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray, two of the best tactical kickers in the world, facing them at Twickenham, Eddie Jones is gambling with his back three.
The England coach is likely to field his deposed World Cup full-back, Elliot Daly, on the left wing, and the freshfaced kid who has supplanted him, George Furbank, in the 15 shirt, with Jonny May on the right wing completing the trio.
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