THE TEAMS HAVE been named, the boarding cards have been printed and the pitch on Lansdowne Road will soon be marked.

After almost two solid weeks of build-up, we’re less than 48 hours away from Ireland v England. Both Joe Schmidt’s and Stuart Lancaster’s men have recorded two wins from their opening two fixtures, but on Sunday something has to give.

Here’s how the squads shaped up in today’s training session, the last proper hit-out before Sunday.

There’s Johnny Sexton, ready for his third game in as many weeks after three months out

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Under the watchful eye of his coach

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Simon Zebo gets the ball away in a drill

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And Rob Kearney helps the ball through a backs move

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Henderson preparing to make an impact off the bench

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Sean O’Brien jokes with Schmidt and fitness coach Jason Cowman

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James Haskell is building up a head of steam

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Big Mako got his hands on the ball

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A lot has changed on Lansdowne Road since George Ford last visited

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Alex Goode is an able deputy for Mike Brown

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Look at them there, bottling it already

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