FIVE Bath players have been included in England's matchday squad for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin.

Lock Dave Attwood, fly-half George Ford, centre Jonathan Joseph and wing Anthony Watson all retain their places for a third consecutive Championship match.

Tighthead prop Henry Thomas is brought onto the bench, one of only three changes to the matchday 23 from England's previous outing against Italy, along with the incoming Alex Goode and Jack Nowell, at full-back and wing respectively.