Owen Farrell insists he has nothing but respect for Johnny Sexton - but the England skipper is out to spoil his Ireland rival's Grand Slam party and Six Nations farewell.
The out-half duo have played together on two Lions tours and Farrell, who is restored to the Red Rose line-up after the humiliating loss to France, says that he has been inspired by Sexton's drive to succeed and his longevity.
Ireland captain Sexton, 37, is striving to win the second Grand Slam and fourth Six Nations title of his career.