Johnny Sexton will lead Ireland against England amid six changes to starting XV

Johnny Sexton will lead Ireland against England after being restored to the starting XV as part of six changes for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.

The prop Cian Healy will make his first start of this year’s tournament, and win his 115th cap, in place of the injured Andrew Porter, while Hugo Keenan, Andrew Conway, Bundee Aki and James Ryan also return.

Andy Farrell’s men must win at Twickenham to remain in contention for the championship.