England’s Ben Te'o expects their blockbuster Six Nations clash with Ireland in Dublin to reach "boiling point" with much at stake.

The northern hemisphere's most anticipated Test of 2019 is being staged on the opening weekend of the championship when Joe Schmidt's Grand Slam holders host the team they replaced as Europe's dominant force.

Ireland are odds‑on favourites to triumph at the Aviva Stadium, but ex‑NRL star Te'o insists England refuse to be cast as willing victims.

England will face Ireland at 4.45am this Sunday in their opening match of the Six Nations Competition.

[Source: TVNZ]