Six Nations 2024: Emmanuel Feyi-Waboso makes his first start for England against Ireland

Exeter Chiefs winger Emmanuel Faye-Waboso will make his England debut against Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday at Twickenham.

Scrum-half Danny Kerr is set to win his 100th game off the bench, with Alex Mitchell returning to the starting line-up.

Fly-half George Ford retains his place in the starting XV ahead of Marcus Smith, who was named from the substitutes.

The 25-year-old Harlequins fly-half was in line to play a leading role in the Six Nations but suffered a calf injury in training ahead of the opener against Italy at the start of February and is yet to feature.

Lock George Martin is the third and final change for Steve Borthwick's side as he comes in for Ethan Roots, with Ollie Chessum shifting to the blindside.

Alex Dombrandt, Harlequin's number eight, was named on the bench in his first appearance under Borthwick since missing out on the World Cup squad.

George Furbank was also retained at full-back after his surprise joining Murrayfield ahead of regular starter Freddie Steward.

Ireland are bidding to become the first team to win six consecutive Grand Slam titles, and have only lost once in their last 21 matches.

“Ireland are without a doubt one of the best teams in the world right now, and we have to be at our best against them on Saturday,” Borthwick said.

“We have prepared well for what will be another Six Nations classic at Twickenham.”

However, his impactful performance against Scotland was one of the few bright moments for Borthwick's side, who have struggled in attack.

Northampton Saints' Mitchell has been ruled out of the Calcutta Cup loss with a knee injury, but is considered fit enough to start after fears he could miss the rest of the Six Nations.

After winning their first two matches, England's Six Nations campaign was derailed by Scotland. Tough challenges remain in Ireland and France, but a win at Twickenham would keep their title hopes alive.