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Ireland has called in help from England and France to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people after the most disruptive storm for years

TNT Sports rugby pundits Austin Healey and Brian O'Driscoll discussed the hopes of England and Ireland ahead of this year's Six Nations.

His brother Jack, an England back rower at the time, was in the same situation and opted to sign for Antoine Dupont’s Toulouse where he has won the French league and Champions Cup. Jack then signed a new deal in France, barring him from international selection, but Tom opted to return to North London and throw his England hat back in the ring.

Six Nations Championship couldn’t get off to a harder start with France at Twickenham hot on the heels of their opening-round game against defending champions Ireland in Dublin.

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Six Nations gets underway this weekend as England try once again to mount a challenge against the likes of Ireland and France. Steve Borthwick’s side have flattered to deceive in

Disciplined bowling and a quickfire 51 by Ben Duckett helped England bounce back to win the third T20 international against India on Tuesday and keep the series alive.

Dozens of flood warnings are in place across England and Wales as rain and wind continue to batter the country but forecasters are predicting a drier end to the week. The Met Office has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of South Wales, which could lead to flooding and disruption, until 9pm on Tuesday.

Technicians from England and France are set to help restore power to homes and businesses across Ireland following Storm Eowyn, as more than 340,000 remain without power.

Twins Tom and Ben Curry will play together for England for the first time in the team's Six Nations opener against two-time defending champions Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Technicians from England and France are set to help restore power to homes and businesses across Ireland following Storm Eowyn.