Ireland are favourites to beat England at Twickenham but Peter O'Mahony is long enough in the tooth to know there is no room for complacency.
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony's first Test at Twickenham was a 30-9 defeat by England in 2012, so he knows how difficult a place it can be for visiting playersListen on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds & BBC Radio Ulster; live text updates & highlights on BBC Sport website & app; watch on ITV1
Then there is the Hugo Keenan factor. A virtually ever-present cog in the green machine under coach Andy Farrell, the full-back's fitness has caused considerable consternation among fans in recent weeks. "I know you're probably sick of hearing it from me but it's a Test match tomorrow - Ireland versus England. It's about who plays better tomorrow, it's not about previous form or where you stand.
It started with a bang in Marseille, a 38-17 win over a disturbingly sub-par France, representing one of great Irish results on the road. They are, of course, now armed with an Irishman in their camp in the shape of Dubliner Felix Jones, the former Ireland and Munster back whose nous as a defensive coach helped South Africa win back-to-back World Cups.
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