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England field Ford at 10

George Ford will take the reins as England’s starting flyhalf in the World Cup warm-up against Ireland on Saturday, with Owen Farrell facing a World Rugby appeal over his dismissed red card.

Ireland veteran reaches century

Keith Earls is set to become the ninth Ireland player to reach the milestone of 100 caps, after being named in the matchday-23 to face England in a World Cup warm-up in Dublin.

Listen: Ford slips up on Farrell escape

George Ford narrowly sidestepped admitting that fellow England flyhalf Owen Farrell “got away with” a dangerous tackle against Wales.

Farrell cleared of red card

Owen Farrell is free to play for England at the World Cup after a foul play review committee rescinded his red card for a dangerous tackle against Wales.

England's flyhalf Owen Farrell leaves the pitch after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Wales and England at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on February 25, 2023.

Farrell to discover World Cup fate

Owen Farrell is set to find out on Tuesday if he will miss England’s World Cup opener against Argentina after he was sent off in a warm-up match against Wales.

England's fly-half Owen Farrell catches a high ball during the Summer Series international rugby union match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, south-west London, on August 12, 2023.

Farrell set for World Cup ban?

Owen Farrell seems set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off in the warm-up win over Wales, although England coach Steve Borthwick cautioned against pre-empting the disciplinary process.

England's fly-half Owen Farrell passes the ball during the Summer Series international rugby union match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, south-west London, on August 12, 2023.

Farrell sees red as England scrape win

Owen Farrell was sent off as England came from behind to beat Wales 19-17 in a scrappy World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Saturday.

LIVE: England vs Wales

Follow the live action as England host Wales in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham Stadium. #ENGvWAL

Dewi Lake scores against Springboks at Loftus Versfeld

Wales ring changes for Twickenham clash

Warren Gatland has named an entirely new starting lineup and elected a new captain as Wales look for back-to-back wins against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wales centre George North against England

Wales down England in Cardiff armwrestle

Wales celebrated fullback Leigh Halfpenny’s 100th Test match in style by overpowering England with a terrific second-half performance in Cardiff on Saturday.