Ronan O'Gara looked short of what is required at this level

Following a thoroughly unconvincing cameo display against England, Ireland's veteran fly-half Ronan O'Gara should consider calling time on his international rugby career.

The 35-year-old, who made his debut against Scotland in 2000, has racked up an impressive 127 caps for his national side during a decorated 13-year spell, which saw the fly-half play a part in Ireland's Grand Slam success almost four years ago.

However, O'Gara's 127th appearance was one to forget after the Munster legend came on to replace Jonathan Sexton - who had strained his hamstring trying to boot the ball down field -

Disappointment swept across the Aviva Stadium on Sunday as Ireland were beaten in their own backyard following a ruthless English display, led by captain Chris Robshaw.

It was a war of attrition on a rain-drenched pitch and the Red Rose handled the conditions - and the pressure - better than their more experienced opponents.

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France began the Six Nations as one of the tournament favourites yet after just their first home game they face a stiff task to avoid the wooden spoon.

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Ireland face England in a winner-takes-all clash at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

The Red Rose are looking to end a 10-year losing streak in Dublin, while there is also plenty at stake for British and Irish Lions candidates in both sides.

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Reigning Six Nations champions Wales make the daunting trip to the Stade de France knowing defeat will almost certainly end their hopes of retaining their title.

The omens are not good for Rob Howley's men, however, following an eight-game losing run that has not seen them beat a Test-playing nation since they overcame Les Bleus to claim the Grand Slam 12 months ago.

Throw in a French side smarting from their opening-weekend 23-18 defeat to Italy and an early all-or-nothing encounter looms in northern Paris on Saturday afternoon.

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Ireland meet England in a mouth-watering contest in the Six Nations championship at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Sunday, and it could prove to be the title decider after France's shock loss to Italy last weekend.

Stuart Lancaster's side earned plenty of plaudits for what was ultimately a comfortable 20-point victory over Scotland at Twickenham, while Ireland scraped home to a 30-22 win against Wales after a dominant first-half performance.

The pair cannot be split by most bookmakers ahead of the second round of Six Nations fixtures, although Ireland might be slight favourites with home

A great deal of talk surrounded Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Ireland's opening game against Wales after he was replaced as captain.

The centre has admitted he is ready to wind down a decorated international career which has seen the Leinster man lift the Six Nations trophy and captain his country in 83 Tests.

There were doubts about how he would bounce back from his latest fitness setback - but he answered those in style.

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England's selection dilemmas are sign of

If fully fit, Manu Tuilagi must be thrown straight into the starting line-up for England's trip to Ireland on Sunday - despite Billy Twelvetrees's successful Test debut.

The 21-year-old Tuilagi, who sat out last weekend's win over Scotland, has recovered from an ankle injury and is available for selection for the mouth-watering clash in Dublin, which is already being billed as a potential title-decider.

Yet Stuart Lancaster's apparent midfield headache is not as difficult to solve as many would have you believe.

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It is hard to remember the last time an England squad contained so many impressive contenders for places - a surefire sign that they are heading in the right direction.

With Manu Tuilagi, Brad Barritt and Billy Twelvetrees all retained, the most intriguing selection dilemma - that in midfield - is yet to be resolved.

Each man has their merits, and the combination selected will say a lot about England's intentions ahead of the game.

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