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Head coach Eddie O'Sullivan has opted for the Munster fly-half after Brian O'Driscoll was ruled out with the hamstring tear incurred in the 16-12 defeat by Wales.

It will be the first time O'Gara has led the national side, pipping provincial colleague and captain Paul O'Connell to the job.

O'Connell has filled the role in O'Driscoll's absence in the past but the Lions lock has been overlooked as Ireland seek a third successive victory at Twickenham.

Geordan Murphy has been pencilled in at full-back after nearing rehabilitation from his Achilles problem.

Murphy missed out against Wales with the injury he sustained on club duty for Leicester and faces a fitness test later in the week to confirm his selection.

His return forces Rob Kearney, who deputised at Croke Park on Saturday, back onto the left wing, with Tommy Bowe switching over to his preferred position on the right.

As expected, Shane Horgan of Leinster has been shifted to inside centre in response to O'Driscoll's torn hamstring.

Ulster's Andrew Trimble moves a place down the line to outside centre to accommodate Horgan, with the duo forcing Ireland's third new-look midfield of this year's Six Nations.

Twickenham may have been a happy hunting ground for Ireland in recent times but defeat on Saturday would represent their worst performance in the championship since 1999.