Ireland face England test

Action from Ireland's opener v Fiji

Ireland will be without experienced full-back Scott Grix for tomorrow's RLWC2013 clash with England. Warrington's James Mendeika takes his place, while Widnes prop Eamon O'Carroll is out with a shoulder injury.

Former Huddersfield second rower Simon Finnigan is back in contention after a hamstring problem and Warrington second-rower Ben Currie is set to line up at stand-off.

The Irish squad is as follows: Dave Allen, Luke Ambler, Bob Beswick, Damien Blanch, Danny Bridge, Ben Currie, Liam Finn, Simon Finnigan, Kurt Haggerty, James Hasson, Rory Kostjasyn, Stuart Littler, Tyrone McCarthy, James Mendeika, Anthony Mullally, Apirana Pewhairangi, Pat Richards, Joshua Toole and Brett White.

The game takes place at John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield, kick-off 2.30 pm, and will be screened live on BBC One.