Joe Cokanasiga, Ben Te’o and Brad Shields are ruled out of England’s Six Nations opening clash against Ireland due to injury.

Nathan Hughes who has links to Fiji is expected to play in the match.

Other top players that are in contention for the match are Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi, Mako Vunipola and Chris Ashton.

England will play Ireland at 4.45am this Sunday.