Nasty.

England’s Six Nations meeting with Ireland has gotten off to the worst of starts for the home side following a red-card after just 82 seconds.

The second-row came in high on his lock counterpart James Ryan with just over a minute on the clock, clashing heads with the Leinsterman and forcing him off the pitch.

Following a review, the officials were left with no choice but to send off Ewels.

Minutes later Ireland bagged the opening try of the game through James Lowe and currently lead 8-0.