Ireland and Scotland will battle it out in the final round of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations in Dublin. Here's all you need to know about Ireland v Scotland.
After a deflating loss to England in Twickenham at the weekend, Ireland will have to regroup and go again as they look to finish this year's Six Nations in style. Although the hopes for a consecutive Grand Slam were quashed on Saturday, Andy Farrell's men are still in pole position to win this years Six Nations.
Any match point in the game against Scotland should wrap up the championship as England are the only side able to catch Ireland, they travel to Lyon for 'Le Crunch'. However, Ireland will want to right the wrongs from Twickenham and leave the Six Nations on a positive note going into their tour of South Africa in July.
Scotland will be reeling from their own damaging loss after Italy recorded a famous victory in the Stadio Olimpico. Gregor Townsend will be looking for a reaction from his players and finish as high up the table as possible. The Scots could finish as low as 5th if they lose in Dublin and other results don't go their way.
How things stand going into next weekend's FINAL round 🤩#GuinnessM6N pic.twitter.com/hPz6cGS4Wd
— Guinness Men's Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) March 10, 2024
When Is Ireland v Scotland?
Ireland versus Scotland will take place this Saturday 16th of March in the Aviva Stadium with kick off at 4:45pm.
Where To Watch Ireland v Scotland?
Live coverage of the game will be shown of Virgin Media 1. The coverage will begin from 4pm.
Team News
Andy Farrell retains the same 15 as the defeat to England. Calvin Nash completed his return to play protocols and lines out on the wing. Otherwise, there a couple changes on the bench as Ireland returns to the 5-3 split following on from the injuries sustained in the backline at the weekend.
Harry Byrne comes in place of Ciaran Frawley while Garry Ringrose is poised to make his first appearance in this years Six Nations. There is no place for Iain Henderson who drops out of the 23.
Our team for Super Saturday in Dublin! 🟢#TeamOfUs
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) March 14, 2024
For Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made 2 changes to the side that lost to Italy last weekend. Ben White comes back into the side for George Horne who drops to the bench. The other change sees Glasgow Warriors centre Stafford McDowall make his first Six Nations appearances. Cameron Redpath is also dropped to the replacements. Former Munster man Ben Healy does not make the matchday 23.
Your Scotland team for Saturday's game against Ireland has been confirmed 🏴
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