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Iain Henderson ruled out of Ireland team for family reasons

Iain Henderson ruled out of Ireland team for family reasons
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Ireland have been forced into a late change ahead of Sunday's Guinness Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.

Devin Toner comes into the second-row to replace Iain Henderson - who has been ruled out for family reasons.

Veteran Leinster lock Toner came off the bench in the recent victories against Scotland and Wales and will win his 70th cap on Sunday.

Connacht's Ultan Dillane is now among the replacements with the rest of the matchday 23 unchanged from the one named by Andy Farrell earlier this week.

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England have changed up their back three for the game.

Centre Jonathan Joseph has been named to start on the left-wing with Elliot Daly at full-back.

Joe Marler comes into the front-row for Mako Vunipola with Courtney Lawes replacing Lewis Ludlam.

Ben Youngs has got the nod to start at scrum-half with the fit-again Manu Tuilagi in midfield.

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