It was a full-blooded affair between Ireland and England as the former kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a 27-22 win on Saturday.

England U20 flanker Junior Kpoku will miss Friday night’s encounter with France in Bath having been banned for three matches.

Ireland say it is "hoped" that Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham will be fit to face Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Sunday.