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As interim head coach Simon Easterby prepares to announce his Ireland squad on Wednesday, BBC Sport NI looks at his options ahead of the Six Nations. BBC Sport
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After 5-0 rout of Ireland to claim promotion, England interim boss Lee Carsley says he wanted team to be aggressive like in training; France, Norway win too Mid-Day
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After 5-0 rout of Ireland to claim promotion, England interim boss Lee Carsley says he wanted team to be aggressive like in training; France, Norway win too
