Schmidt keeps faith in McGrath despite Healy return

Jack McGrath has held off the challenge of fit-again British & Irish Lion Cian Healy to start Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam eliminator with England.



Leinster back-rower Jordi Murphy has slotted in for the injured number eight Jamie Heaslip in the only change from Ireland's 18-11 victory over France on February 14.

Fast-improving loosehead McGrath has proved his Test stability in Healy's absence and has earned sufficient trust from boss Joe Schmidt to retain the number one shirt.



Ireland are gunning for a 10th consecutive victory to equal their all-time win record in Dublin on Sunda…