Scotland v Ireland Six Nations Rugby

A lazy Sunday afternoon for England A lazy Sunday afternoon for England

A lazy Sunday afternoon for England A lazy Sunday afternoon for England

to rest their limbs. For France to to rest their limbs. For France to

to rest their limbs. For France to lick their wounds. For Wales to

lick their wounds. For Wales to lick their wounds. For Wales to

lick their wounds. For Wales to lick their lips. And for Italy to

lick their lips. And for Italy to lick their lips. And for Italy to

regroup. Here in Edinburgh, what of regroup. Here in Edinburgh, what of

regroup. Here in Edinburgh, what of Scotland and Ireland? They could

Scotland and Ireland? They could Scotland and Ireland? They could

Scotland and Ireland? They could both win, they both have got to win

Wonderful remained, and it could be Wonderful remained, and it could be

Wonderful remained, and it could be Wonderful remained, and it could be

a try. It is a lovely try. a try. It is a lovely try.

a try. It is a lovely try. scores. The try! Ronan O'Gara is

scores. The try! Ronan O'Gara is scores. The try! Ronan O'Gara is

scores. The try! Ronan O'Gara is through! He is going to get his try

through! He is going to get his try through! He is going to get his try

after all! Into the corner! Sean after all! Into the corner! Sean

after all! Into the corner! Sean Maitland! Stuart Hogg can go all

Maitland! Stuart Hogg can go all Maitland! Stuart Hogg can go all

the way it! That is another the way it! That is another

the way it! That is another sensational score. They have got to

sensational score. They have got to sensational score. They have got to

sensational score. They have got to go for it. This is fabulous from

go for it. This is fabulous from go for it. This is fabulous from

go for it. This is fabulous from Scotland. It is Sean Lamont, it has

Scotland. It is Sean Lamont, it has Scotland. It is Sean Lamont, it has

Scotland. It is Sean Lamont, it has been a real try for the Scotsman.

been a real try for the Scotsman. been a real try for the Scotsman.

been a real try for the Scotsman. The stage is set for the drama to

The stage is set for the drama to Edinburgh has enjoyed rain, sleet,

Edinburgh has enjoyed rain, sleet, Edinburgh has enjoyed rain, sleet,

Edinburgh has enjoyed rain, sleet, hail, snow and sunshine in the 24

hail, snow and sunshine in the 24 hail, snow and sunshine in the 24

hours leading up to kick-off. Time hours leading up to kick-off. Time

hours leading up to kick-off. Time for thunder on the field, the

for thunder on the field, the for thunder on the field, the

Scottish side have scored more Scottish side have scored more

Scottish side have scored more tries so far than their entire

tries so far than their entire tries so far than their entire

campaigns in recent years. They campaigns in recent years. They

campaigns in recent years. They campaigns in recent years. They

will approach to date with a half will approach to date with a half

will approach to date with a half of all attitude, but Ireland could

of all attitude, but Ireland could of all attitude, but Ireland could

be feeling half empty, half the be feeling half empty, half the

be feeling half empty, half the team missing. They have not lost

team missing. They have not lost team missing. They have not lost

two consecutive Six Nations matches two consecutive Six Nations matches

two consecutive Six Nations matches two consecutive Six Nations matches

for five years, and a mixture of for five years, and a mixture of

for five years, and a mixture of their experience and youth will

their experience and youth will their experience and youth will

seek to keep that record intact. seek to keep that record intact.

seek to keep that record intact. A glorious afternoon, it is very

A glorious afternoon, it is very A glorious afternoon, it is very

A glorious afternoon, it is very fresh, there is a chill in the air,

fresh, there is a chill in the air, fresh, there is a chill in the air,

fresh, there is a chill in the air, but spring is in the air. A perfect

but spring is in the air. A perfect but spring is in the air. A perfect

afternoon. We are looking forward afternoon. We are looking forward

afternoon. We are looking forward to a lunchtime feast. Before we

to a lunchtime feast. Before we to a lunchtime feast. Before we

talked to them, let's reflect on talked to them, let's reflect on

talked to them, let's reflect on the best bits of yesterday. England

the best bits of yesterday. England the best bits of yesterday. England

Dan Biggar is a natural footballer. Dan Biggar is a natural footballer.

Dan Biggar is a natural footballer. It is nice to see him challenging

He has made a good impact, can He has made a good impact, can

He has made a good impact, can arrange. He is a good, aggressive

arrange. He is a good, aggressive arrange. He is a good, aggressive

arrange. He is a good, aggressive career of the ball. It is Wales

career of the ball. It is Wales career of the ball. It is Wales

career of the ball. It is Wales blue mac second try! That could be

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blue mac second try! That could be Manu Tuilagi has the pace! A try

Eight games down, seven to go, Eight games down, seven to go,

Eight games down, seven to go, plenty of permutations, but England

plenty of permutations, but England England? They had great belief in

England? They had great belief in England? They had great belief in

their game plan, Stuart Lancaster their game plan, Stuart Lancaster

talks about fitness. England talks about fitness. England

talks about fitness. England concentrated on the last 20 minutes,

concentrated on the last 20 minutes, concentrated on the last 20 minutes,

concentrated on the last 20 minutes, and it is as if they switch went.

and it is as if they switch went. and it is as if they switch went.

and it is as if they switch went. France got tired. They got a bit

France got tired. They got a bit France got tired. They got a bit

frustrated. They scored the try, frustrated. They scored the try,

frustrated. They scored the try, frustrated. They scored the try,

which was a bit fortunate. A good which was a bit fortunate. A good

which was a bit fortunate. A good referee decision for England. A

referee decision for England. A very professional performance.

very professional performance. very professional performance.

Without getting into top gear. It Without getting into top gear. It

Without getting into top gear. It Without getting into top gear. It

was clean. It is the cliche about was clean. It is the cliche about

was clean. It is the cliche about the best teams winning when they

the best teams winning when they the best teams winning when they

the best teams winning when they are not at their best. What about

are not at their best. What about are not at their best. What about

Wales? They played clinically when Wales? They played clinically when

Wales? They played clinically when Wales? They played clinically when

they needed to. They beat Italy up they needed to. They beat Italy up

they needed to. They beat Italy up for 60 minutes, until Italy gave

for 60 minutes, until Italy gave for 60 minutes, until Italy gave

away penalties, their problem of away penalties, their problem of

away penalties, their problem of discipline. I think Wales could

discipline. I think Wales could discipline. I think Wales could

discipline. I think Wales could have gone for the jugular a bit

have gone for the jugular a bit have gone for the jugular a bit

more, because it could come down more, because it could come down

more, because it could come down two points. Today it is crucial,

two points. Today it is crucial, two points. Today it is crucial,

two points. Today it is crucial, because the teams that win to date

because the teams that win to date because the teams that win to date

are still in contention. Ireland are still in contention. Ireland

are still in contention. Ireland Artia Cup, they thought they had

Artia Cup, they thought they had Artia Cup, they thought they had

beaten England. They are shorn of beaten England. They are shorn of

beaten England. They are shorn of key players through injury. They

key players through injury. They key players through injury. They

key players through injury. They are a bit nervous. But they will

are a bit nervous. But they will are a bit nervous. But they will

are a bit nervous. But they will have confidence that they can do a

have confidence that they can do a have confidence that they can do a

job. And Scotland? It was good job. And Scotland? It was good

job. And Scotland? It was good job. And Scotland? It was good

against Italy. The key is to step against Italy. The key is to step

against Italy. The key is to step against Italy. The key is to step

on, because this is a sterner test. on, because this is a sterner test.

on, because this is a sterner test. Especially in the contact phase. A

Especially in the contact phase. A Especially in the contact phase. A

lot of encouraging signs. The lot of encouraging signs. The

lot of encouraging signs. The public have been getting very

public have been getting very public have been getting very

public have been getting very excited in the last two weeks. This

excited in the last two weeks. This excited in the last two weeks. This

excited in the last two weeks. This squad have kept their feet on the

squad have kept their feet on the squad have kept their feet on the

squad have kept their feet on the ground, because they know this is a

ground, because they know this is a ground, because they know this is a

ground, because they know this is a real test. Let's hear from the head

real test. Let's hear from the head of the coaching team.

of the coaching team. of the coaching team.

Scotland fans will watch today with Scotland fans will watch today with

Scotland fans will watch today with a renewed sense of optimism after

a renewed sense of optimism after a renewed sense of optimism after

your performance against Italy. Do your performance against Italy. Do

your performance against Italy. Do your performance against Italy. Do

you share that? I am positive on you share that? I am positive on

you share that? I am positive on you share that? I am positive on

the results, but we have got to the results, but we have got to

the results, but we have got to jump another level. They have got

jump another level. They have got jump another level. They have got

quality players in key positions. quality players in key positions.

quality players in key positions. quality players in key positions.

quality players in key positions. If we do not play well, it will be

If we do not play well, it will be If we do not play well, it will be

If we do not play well, it will be a tough day at the office. Ireland

a tough day at the office. Ireland a tough day at the office. Ireland

have had a stranglehold on this have had a stranglehold on this

have had a stranglehold on this fixture in recent times, what is

fixture in recent times, what is fixture in recent times, what is

fixture in recent times, what is the key for Scotland? It has been

the key for Scotland? It has been the key for Scotland? It has been

the mantra since we started, we the mantra since we started, we

the mantra since we started, we have got to dominate the tackle

have got to dominate the tackle have got to dominate the tackle

have got to dominate the tackle area. This is the best side in the

area. This is the best side in the area. This is the best side in the

tackle area in the competition. We tackle area in the competition. We

tackle area in the competition. We tackle area in the competition. We

were better in the last game, but were better in the last game, but

were better in the last game, but were better in the last game, but

we were not great. We have got to we were not great. We have got to

we were not great. We have got to we were not great. We have got to

compete. If we do, we can hurt compete. If we do, we can hurt

compete. If we do, we can hurt sides. Given your recent record in

sides. Given your recent record in sides. Given your recent record in

the Six Nations, have significant the Six Nations, have significant

the Six Nations, have significant the Six Nations, have significant

would it be to the continued to would it be to the continued to

would it be to the continued to would it be to the continued to

development of this team to get a development of this team to get a

development of this team to get a victory today? The victory is

victory today? The victory is victory today? The victory is

secondary to the performance. They secondary to the performance. They

secondary to the performance. They secondary to the performance. They

are a young side, there are going are a young side, there are going

are a young side, there are going are a young side, there are going

to be times they play well and do to be times they play well and do

to be times they play well and do to be times they play well and do

not get results. We are coming to not get results. We are coming to

not get results. We are coming to not get results. We are coming to

keep getting better, and if we do, keep getting better, and if we do,

keep getting better, and if we do, keep getting better, and if we do,

we will hurt sides. For us, the we will hurt sides. For us, the

we will hurt sides. For us, the burning is the second party getting

burning is the second party getting burning is the second party getting

burning is the second party getting the basics right, and if we get the

the basics right, and if we get the the basics right, and if we get the

Emerging quality on the front row. Emerging quality on the front row.

Emerging quality on the front row. Emerging quality on the front row.

The bond change, Ewan Murray is not The bond change, Ewan Murray is not

The bond change, Ewan Murray is not available, so Geoff Cross comes in.

available, so Geoff Cross comes in. available, so Geoff Cross comes in.

available, so Geoff Cross comes in. The second row were effected in the

The second row were effected in the The second row were effected in the

last match. Rob Harley was last match. Rob Harley was

last match. Rob Harley was outstanding at two weeks ago. Kelly

outstanding at two weeks ago. Kelly outstanding at two weeks ago. Kelly

outstanding at two weeks ago. Kelly Brown has got the most turnovers so

Brown has got the most turnovers so Brown has got the most turnovers so

far. Johnny Beattie has passed a far. Johnny Beattie has passed a

far. Johnny Beattie has passed a late fitness test. Ruaridh Jackson

late fitness test. Ruaridh Jackson late fitness test. Ruaridh Jackson

has been calling the shots at has been calling the shots at

has been calling the shots at Number Ten. The try scorers, Mark

Number Ten. The try scorers, Mark Number Ten. The try scorers, Mark

Scott and Sean Lamont. Sean Scott and Sean Lamont. Sean

Scott and Sean Lamont. Sean Scott and Sean Lamont. Sean

Maitland set them up last week. He Maitland set them up last week. He

Maitland set them up last week. He Maitland set them up last week. He

Stuart Hogg is one of the stars of Stuart Hogg is one of the stars of

Stuart Hogg is one of the stars of Stuart Hogg is one of the stars of

the Six Nations so far. You keep the Six Nations so far. You keep

the Six Nations so far. You keep talking about try, try, try,

talking about try, try, try, talking about try, try, try,

Scotland's Cup runs over. Six in Scotland's Cup runs over. Six in

Scotland's Cup runs over. Six in two games, four emanated from their

two games, four emanated from their two games, four emanated from their

own half, really exciting. For many own half, really exciting. For many

own half, really exciting. For many own half, really exciting. For many

years, they did not know where the years, they did not know where the

years, they did not know where the try line was. They scored five

try line was. They scored five try line was. They scored five

try line was. They scored five tries in 2009 and 2010. They were

tries in 2009 and 2010. They were tries in 2009 and 2010. They were

tries in 2009 and 2010. They were two very good tries it in 2009!

two very good tries it in 2009! two very good tries it in 2009!

record they have scored in any record they have scored in any

record they have scored in any season is nine. Somebody who was

season is nine. Somebody who was season is nine. Somebody who was

instrumental in so many of them, instrumental in so many of them,

instrumental in so many of them, Stuart Hogg. At Twickenham, it was

Stuart Hogg. At Twickenham, it was Stuart Hogg. At Twickenham, it was

Stuart Hogg. At Twickenham, it was said that if there was any player

said that if there was any player said that if there was any player

said that if there was any player you could be reborn as, it would be

you could be reborn as, it would be you could be reborn as, it would be

you could be reborn as, it would be steward Hogg. It is because he is

steward Hogg. It is because he is steward Hogg. It is because he is

steward Hogg. It is because he is 21! 201 metres so far in the

21! 201 metres so far in the 21! 201 metres so far in the

championship, he has scored a long championship, he has scored a long

championship, he has scored a long distance tries. Your forwards need

He has got no fear. The youngsters He has got no fear. The youngsters

He has got no fear. The youngsters have been given their opportunity,

have been given their opportunity, have been given their opportunity,

and they are materialising into a and they are materialising into a

and they are materialising into a big force. At every single

big force. At every single big force. At every single

opportunity, he does not just think opportunity, he does not just think

opportunity, he does not just think opportunity, he does not just think

of kicking the ball back, he is of kicking the ball back, he is

of kicking the ball back, he is exciting, people pay to watch him.

exciting, people pay to watch him. exciting, people pay to watch him.

So many times, you get second- So many times, you get second-

So many times, you get second- season syndrome. He has got better.

season syndrome. He has got better. season syndrome. He has got better.

season syndrome. He has got better. season syndrome. He has got better.

He has put on a bit of bulk and He has put on a bit of bulk and

He has put on a bit of bulk and He has put on a bit of bulk and

kept the pace. He has been one of kept the pace. He has been one of

kept the pace. He has been one of kept the pace. He has been one of

the stars of the Six Nations so far. the stars of the Six Nations so far.

the stars of the Six Nations so far. Let's talk about Ireland, and let's

Let's talk about Ireland, and let's Let's talk about Ireland, and let's

Let's talk about Ireland, and let's go back to the start of the

go back to the start of the championship, debate about who

championship, debate about who championship, debate about who

would be the captain. Jamie Heaslip would be the captain. Jamie Heaslip

would be the captain. Jamie Heaslip would be the captain. Jamie Heaslip

would be the captain. Jamie Heaslip got the nod, and he has had to bear

got the nod, and he has had to bear got the nod, and he has had to bear

criticism after the defeat against The team and yourself received some

The team and yourself received some The team and yourself received some

The team and yourself received some flag, how did you deal with that?

flag, how did you deal with that? flag, how did you deal with that?

flag, how did you deal with that? We were none getting kind words.

We were none getting kind words. We were none getting kind words.

Police tried to play consistently Police tried to play consistently

Police tried to play consistently Police tried to play consistently

well and every so often there has well and every so often there has

well and every so often there has well and every so often there has

been a dip in the game where been a dip in the game where

been a dip in the game where been a dip in the game where

mistakes have cost us. Me can hold mistakes have cost us. Me can hold

mistakes have cost us. Me can hold mistakes have cost us. Me can hold

your hands up and say we were your hands up and say we were

your hands up and say we were your hands up and say we were

beaten by a better team, but in a beaten by a better team, but in a

beaten by a better team, but in a beaten by a better team, but in a

lot of the games we have lost, it lot of the games we have lost, it

lot of the games we have lost, it lot of the games we have lost, it

is where we have lost the game is where we have lost the game

is where we have lost the game through mistakes or not taken I'll

through mistakes or not taken I'll opportunities. Another ball dropped,

opportunities. Another ball dropped, opportunities. Another ball dropped,

opportunities. Another ball dropped, the second by Jamie Heaslip. Do you

the second by Jamie Heaslip. Do you the second by Jamie Heaslip. Do you

find an extra pressure, being find an extra pressure, being

find an extra pressure, being captain? You realise you are the

captain? You realise you are the captain? You realise you are the

representatives of the team and the representatives of the team and the

representatives of the team and the Ireland jersey, which both the

Ireland jersey, which both the Ireland jersey, which both the

Ireland jersey, which both the players and the public hold in such

players and the public hold in such players and the public hold in such

high regard. The pressure, not high regard. The pressure, not

high regard. The pressure, not high regard. The pressure, not

really. Once you focus in on what really. Once you focus in on what

really. Once you focus in on what really. Once you focus in on what

you have got to do, you play the you have got to do, you play the

you have got to do, you play the you have got to do, you play the

game and try to lead by example. game and try to lead by example.

game and try to lead by example. game and try to lead by example.

You are not carrying as much as you You are not carrying as much as you

You are not carrying as much as you You are not carrying as much as you

used to. Is that the reflection of used to. Is that the reflection of

used to. Is that the reflection of the players around do? Sometimes

the players around do? Sometimes the players around do? Sometimes

the players around do? Sometimes you get a lot of Carrie, sometimes

you get a lot of Carrie, sometimes you get a lot of Carrie, sometimes

you don't, sometimes you have got you don't, sometimes you have got

you don't, sometimes you have got you don't, sometimes you have got

to do the dirty work, get the to do the dirty work, get the

to do the dirty work, get the to do the dirty work, get the

poaches, do the line-out. A -- you poaches, do the line-out. A -- you

poaches, do the line-out. A -- you have a couple of rookies starting,

have a couple of rookies starting, have a couple of rookies starting,

have a couple of rookies starting, how are they doing? Luke, he used

how are they doing? Luke, he used how are they doing? Luke, he used

how are they doing? Luke, he used to be a number 10, but capable of

to be a number 10, but capable of to be a number 10, but capable of

running hard like the number 12. running hard like the number 12.

running hard like the number 12. For your thoughts on Scotland and

For your thoughts on Scotland and For your thoughts on Scotland and

the back row? I always enjoy the back row? I always enjoy

the back row? I always enjoy playing against Kelly and Beattie.

playing against Kelly and Beattie. playing against Kelly and Beattie.

playing against Kelly and Beattie. We all know we can score tries and

We all know we can score tries and We all know we can score tries and

We all know we can score tries and we are accurate and that is the

we are accurate and that is the we are accurate and that is the

basis. Everything else is just basis. Everything else is just

basis. Everything else is just letting the emotion and the passion

letting the emotion and the passion letting the emotion and the passion

letting the emotion and the passion out, and playing your game. Is the

out, and playing your game. Is the out, and playing your game. Is the

championship still in the mix? championship still in the mix?

championship still in the mix? championship still in the mix?

think it is still wide open, but we think it is still wide open, but we

think it is still wide open, but we can't get ahead of ourselves. We

can't get ahead of ourselves. We can't get ahead of ourselves. We

have got focused on the Scotland have got focused on the Scotland

have got focused on the Scotland game, how we can impose ourselves

game, how we can impose ourselves game, how we can impose ourselves

on the game, and hopefully the on the game, and hopefully the

on the game, and hopefully the outcome will take care of itself.

outcome will take care of itself. outcome will take care of itself.

outcome will take care of itself. A real mixture of the familiar and

A real mixture of the familiar and A real mixture of the familiar and

Injury has taken its toll on the Injury has taken its toll on the

Injury has taken its toll on the second row. The new captain Jamie

second row. The new captain Jamie second row. The new captain Jamie

Heaslip needs to lead by example. Heaslip needs to lead by example.

Heaslip needs to lead by example. Conor Murray in the strange

Conor Murray in the strange Conor Murray in the strange

position, no Sexton, no O'Gara. position, no Sexton, no O'Gara.

position, no Sexton, no O'Gara. Between these centres, they have

Between these centres, they have Between these centres, they have

Between these centres, they have 124 caps. The key man today for me

124 caps. The key man today for me 124 caps. The key man today for me

124 caps. The key man today for me is Robert Kearney. He needs to lead

is Robert Kearney. He needs to lead is Robert Kearney. He needs to lead

is Robert Kearney. He needs to lead from the back and be a calming

from the back and be a calming influence on the team.

influence on the team. influence on the team.

It is shocking to think Ireland It is shocking to think Ireland

It is shocking to think Ireland It is shocking to think Ireland

would go into a Six Nations game would go into a Six Nations game

would go into a Six Nations game with these players missing. Tommy

with these players missing. Tommy with these players missing. Tommy

Bowe, Jonathan Sexton, some great Bowe, Jonathan Sexton, some great

Bowe, Jonathan Sexton, some great players there. We would depend on

players there. We would depend on players there. We would depend on

those odd narrowly. Ireland would those odd narrowly. Ireland would

those odd narrowly. Ireland would those odd narrowly. Ireland would

not play a game without them. not play a game without them.

not play a game without them. not play a game without them.

totting up the caps from the top totting up the caps from the top

totting up the caps from the top six, 340 caps. If almost everyone

six, 340 caps. If almost everyone six, 340 caps. If almost everyone

six, 340 caps. If almost everyone there would be first choice if they

there would be first choice if they there would be first choice if they

were fit. It is an under-strength were fit. It is an under-strength

were fit. It is an under-strength were fit. It is an under-strength

side here today. A lot of people side here today. A lot of people

side here today. A lot of people have talked about Ireland not

have talked about Ireland not have talked about Ireland not

having the youngsters going, but having the youngsters going, but

having the youngsters going, but having the youngsters going, but

they have been thrown into the heat they have been thrown into the heat

they have been thrown into the heat of the International and they will

of the International and they will of the International and they will

of the International and they will grow so much quicker. Not least the

grow so much quicker. Not least the grow so much quicker. Not least the

number 10, Paddy Jackson against number 10, Paddy Jackson against

number 10, Paddy Jackson against number 10, Paddy Jackson against

Jackson, that must be a first in Jackson, that must be a first in

international rugby. Are you international rugby. Are you

international rugby. Are you surprised Ronan O'Gara has not been

surprised Ronan O'Gara has not been surprised Ronan O'Gara has not been

surprised Ronan O'Gara has not been He expected Ronan O'Gara to deliver

He expected Ronan O'Gara to deliver He expected Ronan O'Gara to deliver

in the match against the Scarlets in the match against the Scarlets

in the match against the Scarlets in the match against the Scarlets

at the weekend, but O'Gara had a at the weekend, but O'Gara had a

at the weekend, but O'Gara had a at the weekend, but O'Gara had a

at the weekend, but O'Gara had a poor game and he had to go in place

poor game and he had to go in place poor game and he had to go in place

for Jackson. Their club form is for Jackson. Their club form is

for Jackson. Their club form is good, they're playing as a winning

good, they're playing as a winning good, they're playing as a winning

good, they're playing as a winning team so they have a lot of

team so they have a lot of team so they have a lot of

confidence but it is that stepped confidence but it is that stepped

confidence but it is that stepped up. Ruaridh Jackson has played a

up. Ruaridh Jackson has played a up. Ruaridh Jackson has played a

lot of international Jackson, we lot of international Jackson, we

lot of international Jackson, we will find out about Paddy Jackson

will find out about Paddy Jackson will find out about Paddy Jackson

this afternoon. We thought we would this afternoon. We thought we would

this afternoon. We thought we would show you some tries from yester

show you some tries from yester show you some tries from yester

Over two minutes of injury time Over two minutes of injury time

Over two minutes of injury time played now. Mike Gibson is there in

His second try, and this is His second try, and this is

That is one of the great tries. That is one of the great tries.

That is one of the great tries. That is one of the great tries.

As we look on the east side of the As we look on the east side of the

As we look on the east side of the As we look on the east side of the

ground, and just to say there is ground, and just to say there is

ground, and just to say there is ground, and just to say there is

some sleet in the air now, hard to some sleet in the air now, hard to

some sleet in the air now, hard to some sleet in the air now, hard to

imagine 40 years ago that was that imagine 40 years ago that was that

imagine 40 years ago that was that massive terrace which in 1974 had

massive terrace which in 1974 had massive terrace which in 1974 had

the record crowd ever in an the record crowd ever in an

the record crowd ever in an international match in the northern

international match in the northern international match in the northern

hemisphere. Let's nip along the hemisphere. Let's nip along the

hemisphere. Let's nip along the touchline to sunnier. The arrival

touchline to sunnier. The arrival touchline to sunnier. The arrival

of the Scotland team is imminent. of the Scotland team is imminent.

of the Scotland team is imminent. of the Scotland team is imminent.

Hard to believe, it is so many Hard to believe, it is so many

Hard to believe, it is so many years since Scotland got the back

years since Scotland got the back They looked sharp in attack, but

They looked sharp in attack, but They looked sharp in attack, but

they lost the possession battle they lost the possession battle

they lost the possession battle against Italy, which is cause for

against Italy, which is cause for against Italy, which is cause for

concern. With good decisions, and concern. With good decisions, and

concern. With good decisions, and extra good work in the contact

extra good work in the contact extra good work in the contact

extra good work in the contact which needs to be evident today, no

which needs to be evident today, no which needs to be evident today, no

wonder these guys are confident. wonder these guys are confident.

wonder these guys are confident. wonder these guys are confident.

saw Paddy Jackson get off the bus saw Paddy Jackson get off the bus

saw Paddy Jackson get off the bus earlier. He looked like a boy

earlier. He looked like a boy earlier. He looked like a boy

earlier. He looked like a boy amongst men. It is a big game for

amongst men. It is a big game for amongst men. It is a big game for

someone to be making their debut. someone to be making their debut.

someone to be making their debut. Do you have any concerns? Declan

Do you have any concerns? Declan Do you have any concerns? Declan

Do you have any concerns? Declan Kidney has shown he has an eye on

Kidney has shown he has an eye on Kidney has shown he has an eye on

Kidney has shown he has an eye on the future. It would have been a

the future. It would have been a the future. It would have been a

gamble either way. Can Paddy gamble either way. Can Paddy

gamble either way. Can Paddy gamble either way. Can Paddy

Jackson show today he is ready for Jackson show today he is ready for

Jackson show today he is ready for Jackson show today he is ready for

it, or can Ronan O'Gara find some it, or can Ronan O'Gara find some

it, or can Ronan O'Gara find some form? It has been consistent with

form? It has been consistent with form? It has been consistent with

what Declan Kidney has been what Declan Kidney has been

what Declan Kidney has been thinking about, and that is that

thinking about, and that is that thinking about, and that is that

thinking about, and that is that with the world Cup coming up.

with the world Cup coming up. with the world Cup coming up.

crowd have warmed up because that crowd have warmed up because that

crowd have warmed up because that is Island just emerging from the

tunnel. tunnel.

tunnel. With a big Irish contingent not

With a big Irish contingent not With a big Irish contingent not

surprisingly in the crowd here surprisingly in the crowd here

surprisingly in the crowd here today. You must be worried about

today. You must be worried about today. You must be worried about

this game because Ireland are this game because Ireland are

this game because Ireland are this game because Ireland are

perhaps on the slide. They are a perhaps on the slide. They are a

perhaps on the slide. They are a little. They have lost some

little. They have lost some confidence on started making

confidence on started making confidence on started making

tactical errors. They have been tactical errors. They have been

tactical errors. They have been tactical errors. They have been

kicking poorly. If they play to the kicking poorly. If they play to the

kicking poorly. If they play to the kicking poorly. If they play to the

game plan, too worried and they do game plan, too worried and they do

game plan, too worried and they do need to carry some responsibility

need to carry some responsibility need to carry some responsibility

need to carry some responsibility of having two first caps in this

of having two first caps in this of having two first caps in this

of having two first caps in this game as well. We say this every

game as well. We say this every game as well. We say this every

game as well. We say this every time you come here but the pre-

time you come here but the pre- match entertainment with the

match entertainment with the match entertainment with the

bagpipes and the Pipers on the bagpipes and the Pipers on the

bagpipes and the Pipers on the rooftop here, it is always

rooftop here, it is always rooftop here, it is always

magnificent, but the whole thing, magnificent, but the whole thing,

magnificent, but the whole thing, magnificent, but the whole thing,

magnificent, but the whole thing, you have got to back it up on the

you have got to back it up on the you have got to back it up on the

you have got to back it up on the field. And they did two weeks ago.

field. And they did two weeks ago. field. And they did two weeks ago.

field. And they did two weeks ago. I want to see Scotland made the

I want to see Scotland made the I want to see Scotland made the

next step. They got the attitude next step. They got the attitude

next step. They got the attitude right, the contact right. It is

right, the contact right. It is right, the contact right. It is

another step up today because another step up today because

another step up today because Ireland are very good in that

Ireland are very good in that Ireland are very good in that

department. I want to see Scotland department. I want to see Scotland

department. I want to see Scotland department. I want to see Scotland

go better than they did two weeks go better than they did two weeks

go better than they did two weeks go better than they did two weeks

ago. You can see the Scottish team ago. You can see the Scottish team

ago. You can see the Scottish team ago. You can see the Scottish team

waiting in the tunnel, and this is waiting in the tunnel, and this is

waiting in the tunnel, and this is waiting in the tunnel, and this is

the reception for the men in blue the reception for the men in blue

Jerry, how do you see this? Jerry, how do you see this?

Jerry, how do you see this? concern is for Scotland, after they

concern is for Scotland, after they played poorly against Italy.

played poorly against Italy. Ireland will be incredibly

Ireland will be incredibly Ireland will be incredibly

difficult at the breakdown but you difficult at the breakdown but you

difficult at the breakdown but you difficult at the breakdown but you

have got to marry that with the have got to marry that with the

inexperience of Marshall and inexperience of Marshall and

inexperience of Marshall and Jackson. I fancy Ireland at the

Jackson. I fancy Ireland at the Jackson. I fancy Ireland at the

breakdown, so from there I think breakdown, so from there I think

breakdown, so from there I think breakdown, so from there I think

they will win. The teams are lining they will win. The teams are lining

they will win. The teams are lining # Come the day and come the hour.

# Come the day and come the hour. # Come the day and come the hour.

# Come the day and come the hour. # Come the power and the glory.

# Come the power and the glory. # Come the power and the glory.

# Come the power and the glory. # We have come to answer our

country's call. country's call.

country's call. country's call.

# From the four proud provinces of Ireland.

Ireland. # Ireland, Ireland.

# Ireland, Ireland. # Together standing tall.

# Together standing tall. # Shoulder to shoulder.

# Shoulder to shoulder. # Shoulder to shoulder.

# O Flower of Scotland. # O Flower of Scotland.

# O Flower of Scotland. # O Flower of Scotland.

# When will we see your like again. # When will we see your like again.

# When will we see your like again. # That fought and died for.

# That fought and died for. # That fought and died for.

# That fought and died for. # Your wee bit hill and glen.

# Your wee bit hill and glen. # Your wee bit hill and glen.

# That stood against him. # That stood against him.

# Proud Edward's army. # Proud Edward's army.

# Proud Edward's army. # And sent him homeward.

# And sent him homeward. # Tae think again.

# Tae think again. # Tae think again.

# Those days are past now. # Those days are past now.

# Those days are past now. # Those days are past now.

# And in the past they must remain. # And in the past they must remain.

# And in the past they must remain. # And in the past they must remain.

# But we can still rise now. # But we can still rise now.

# But we can still rise now. # And be the nation again.

# And be the nation again. # And be the nation again.

# That stood against him. # That stood against him.

# Proud Edward's army. # Proud Edward's army.

# Proud Edward's army. # And sent him homeward.

# And sent him homeward. # And sent him homeward.

They are being start of a real They are being start of a real

They are being start of a real rugby success for so long. Me might

rugby success for so long. Me might excuse Scottish rugby fans

excuse Scottish rugby fans excuse Scottish rugby fans

celebrating my to leave their win celebrating my to leave their win

celebrating my to leave their win against Italy. Even the Irish side

against Italy. Even the Irish side against Italy. Even the Irish side

ravaged by injury does remain the ravaged by injury does remain the

ravaged by injury does remain the flight favourite for this one.

flight favourite for this one. flight favourite for this one.

Scotland have effectively gone for Scotland have effectively gone for

Scotland have effectively gone for Scotland have effectively gone for

the same again, as much as they the same again, as much as they

the same again, as much as they come. Cross, a different type of

come. Cross, a different type of come. Cross, a different type of

player than Murray. Ruaridh Jackson player than Murray. Ruaridh Jackson

player than Murray. Ruaridh Jackson Brian O'Driscoll is a full eight

Brian O'Driscoll is a full eight Brian O'Driscoll is a full eight

years older than anyone else here. years older than anyone else here.

On what we go, and perhaps the dawn On what we go, and perhaps the dawn

On what we go, and perhaps the dawn is coming. What an achievement for

is coming. What an achievement for is coming. What an achievement for

is coming. What an achievement for a young side, for a depleted side.

a young side, for a depleted side. a young side, for a depleted side.

a young side, for a depleted side. The next hour and a half will tell

The next hour and a half will tell That was not his finest kick. What

That was not his finest kick. What That was not his finest kick. What

are you expecting today? I am are you expecting today? I am

are you expecting today? I am expecting to find out whether Paddy

expecting to find out whether Paddy expecting to find out whether Paddy

expecting to find out whether Paddy Jackson is up to this. There has

Jackson is up to this. There has Jackson is up to this. There has

Jackson is up to this. There has been a lot of talk about this and

been a lot of talk about this and apprehension from an Irish

apprehension from an Irish apprehension from an Irish

perspective about the seven or perspective about the seven or

perspective about the seven or eight missing the players, and

eight missing the players, and eight missing the players, and

devoid in leadership. I am looking devoid in leadership. I am looking

devoid in leadership. I am looking devoid in leadership. I am looking

for the likes of Conor Murray and for the likes of Conor Murray and

for the likes of Conor Murray and for the likes of Conor Murray and

The Six Nations can do that to a The Six Nations can do that to a

The Six Nations can do that to a man, his first cap. Wise words from

man, his first cap. Wise words from man, his first cap. Wise words from

Brian O'Driscoll. Paddy Jackson was Brian O'Driscoll. Paddy Jackson was

Brian O'Driscoll. Paddy Jackson was Brian O'Driscoll. Paddy Jackson was

not helped by the run of Donnacha not helped by the run of Donnacha

not helped by the run of Donnacha not helped by the run of Donnacha

Ryan. A lot of traffic for Paddy Ryan. A lot of traffic for Paddy

Ryan. A lot of traffic for Paddy Jackson to deal with. 1999, against

Jackson to deal with. 1999, against Jackson to deal with. 1999, against

Spain, your first Cup, do you Spain, your first Cup, do you

Spain, your first Cup, do you Spain, your first Cup, do you

remember the nerves? Yes. He is a remember the nerves? Yes. He is a

remember the nerves? Yes. He is a physical player, but already, the

physical player, but already, the physical player, but already, the

physical player, but already, the first kick is from Conor Murray. He

first kick is from Conor Murray. He first kick is from Conor Murray. He

first kick is from Conor Murray. He will get on that, no problem.

will get on that, no problem. will get on that, no problem.

always a big moment, the first always a big moment, the first

always a big moment, the first scrum. An early engage gives

scrum. An early engage gives scrum. An early engage gives

Ireland a free-kick. It is not Ireland a free-kick. It is not

Ireland a free-kick. It is not Geoff Cross who was penalised, it

Geoff Cross who was penalised, it Geoff Cross who was penalised, it

Geoff Cross who was penalised, it was Ryan Grant. Not much of an

was Ryan Grant. Not much of an was Ryan Grant. Not much of an

was Ryan Grant. Not much of an advantage to get a free kick there,

advantage to get a free kick there, advantage to get a free kick there,

advantage to get a free kick there, advantage to get a free kick there,

The first knock-on from the full- The first knock-on from the full-

The first knock-on from the full- The first knock-on from the full-

back. It will be a scrum to Ireland. back. It will be a scrum to Ireland.

back. It will be a scrum to Ireland. back. It will be a scrum to Ireland.

A fantastic take, a huge amount of A fantastic take, a huge amount of

A fantastic take, a huge amount of A fantastic take, a huge amount of

hand time. The cake is almost as hand time. The cake is almost as

hand time. The cake is almost as hand time. The cake is almost as

good as the chase. Stuart Hogg will good as the chase. Stuart Hogg will

good as the chase. Stuart Hogg will good as the chase. Stuart Hogg will

get over that and have a positive get over that and have a positive

get over that and have a positive get over that and have a positive

game. No doubt. We have not had a game. No doubt. We have not had a

A penalty to Scotland. Ireland A penalty to Scotland. Ireland

A penalty to Scotland. Ireland popping up. Geoff Cross is getting

popping up. Geoff Cross is getting popping up. Geoff Cross is getting

popping up. Geoff Cross is getting the slaps on the back. He seemed to

the slaps on the back. He seemed to the slaps on the back. He seemed to

the slaps on the back. He seemed to have got the better of Tom Court.

have got the better of Tom Court. have got the better of Tom Court.

Set-pieces are going to be so Set-pieces are going to be so

important for Ireland. Scotland important for Ireland. Scotland

important for Ireland. Scotland present a really big challenge,

present a really big challenge, present a really big challenge,

both with the line-outs and with both with the line-outs and with

both with the line-outs and with the scrums. Dean Ryan will have

the scrums. Dean Ryan will have the scrums. Dean Ryan will have

targeted set pieces and the targeted set pieces and the

targeted set pieces and the breakdown. He will want to be

breakdown. He will want to be breakdown. He will want to be

physical. They say rugby is a physical. They say rugby is a

physical. They say rugby is a simple game, they talk about the

simple game, they talk about the simple game, they talk about the

forwards to ring what they should forwards to ring what they should

forwards to ring what they should do. Playing a more simple,

do. Playing a more simple, do. Playing a more simple,

effective game against Italy. The effective game against Italy. The

A penalty, this time to Ireland. A penalty, this time to Ireland.

A penalty, this time to Ireland. Ryan Grant was the man getting the

Ryan Grant was the man getting the Ryan Grant was the man getting the

Ryan Grant was the man getting the talking to. I am glad to see that

talking to. I am glad to see that talking to. I am glad to see that

getting picked up by the referee. getting picked up by the referee.

getting picked up by the referee. getting picked up by the referee.

An awful lot of that goes on in An awful lot of that goes on in

malls, players grabbing the malls, players grabbing the

malls, players grabbing the opposition by the neck, trying to

opposition by the neck, trying to opposition by the neck, trying to

opposition by the neck, trying to get them. It has no part in the

get them. It has no part in the get them. It has no part in the

game. Donnacha Ryan making a game. Donnacha Ryan making a

game. Donnacha Ryan making a nuisance of himself. It is not

nuisance of himself. It is not nuisance of himself. It is not

particularly dangerous, but it does particularly dangerous, but it does

particularly dangerous, but it does particularly dangerous, but it does

It will be an Ireland line-out. It will be an Ireland line-out.

It will be an Ireland line-out. would like to see that again. Was

would like to see that again. Was would like to see that again. Was

that the right decision? It looks that the right decision? It looks

that the right decision? It looks that the right decision? It looks

like Paddy Jackson is getting a bit like Paddy Jackson is getting a bit

like Paddy Jackson is getting a bit more confidence. It might have been

more confidence. It might have been more confidence. It might have been

the right option, but the execution the right option, but the execution

the right option, but the execution was wrong. Dealing with Paul's is

was wrong. Dealing with Paul's is was wrong. Dealing with Paul's is

difficult for a full-back. I am difficult for a full-back. I am

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Those who have travelled from Those who have travelled from

He cannot quite get there. He cannot quite get there.

He cannot quite get there. Advantage to Ireland, a pal to come

Advantage to Ireland, a pal to come Advantage to Ireland, a pal to come

Advantage to Ireland, a pal to come and go. The try line is just a

and go. The try line is just a A new advantage, still a penalty

A new advantage, still a penalty coming for Ireland. The penalty

coming for Ireland. The penalty coming for Ireland. The penalty

they are going to Ireland. What they are going to Ireland. What

they are going to Ireland. What will they do here? Scotland might

will they do here? Scotland might will they do here? Scotland might

not be too displeased with the not be too displeased with the

not be too displeased with the penalty. Ireland let them off the

penalty. Ireland let them off the penalty. Ireland let them off the

penalty. Ireland let them off the hook. It came to a stop, they lost

hook. It came to a stop, they lost hook. It came to a stop, they lost

momentum when they deliberated over momentum when they deliberated over

momentum when they deliberated over the first ruck. Whatever they were

the first ruck. Whatever they were the first ruck. Whatever they were

the first ruck. Whatever they were going to do, they needed to do it

going to do, they needed to do it going to do, they needed to do it

going to do, they needed to do it quickly. It was a lovely break from

quickly. It was a lovely break from quickly. It was a lovely break from

Luke Marshall. A-grade pass. They Luke Marshall. A-grade pass. They

Luke Marshall. A-grade pass. They Luke Marshall. A-grade pass. They

were able to keep it going up, but were able to keep it going up, but

were able to keep it going up, but A penalty come up Island of cider.

A penalty come up Island of cider. A penalty come up Island of cider.

Just looking back to the decision Just looking back to the decision

Just looking back to the decision Just looking back to the decision

to kick the penalty, I wonder if to kick the penalty, I wonder if

to kick the penalty, I wonder if there was some thinking about goal-

there was some thinking about goal- there was some thinking about goal-

kicking. I was watching Paddy kicking. I was watching Paddy

kicking. I was watching Paddy Jackson practising his kicks just

Jackson practising his kicks just Jackson practising his kicks just

before kick-off, he was hitting before kick-off, he was hitting

before kick-off, he was hitting them really well. That is more

them really well. That is more them really well. That is more

them really well. That is more tactical, they want to get on top

tactical, they want to get on top tactical, they want to get on top

tactical, they want to get on top early on, they do not want to let

early on, they do not want to let early on, they do not want to let

Scotland get any confidence. The Scotland get any confidence. The

Scotland get any confidence. The Scotland get any confidence. The

psychological blow of a try is a psychological blow of a try is a

psychological blow of a try is a huge. Great work from James

Ireland are struggling to keep up Ireland are struggling to keep up

Ireland are struggling to keep up with Luke Marshall at the moment.

with Luke Marshall at the moment. with Luke Marshall at the moment.

with Luke Marshall at the moment. He is having a stinker of a start

He is having a stinker of a start He is having a stinker of a start

He is having a stinker of a start to the game. The Irish are not

to the game. The Irish are not to the game. The Irish are not

keeping up with him. Luke Marshall keeping up with him. Luke Marshall

keeping up with him. Luke Marshall is such an accomplished player. He

is such an accomplished player. He is such an accomplished player. He

is such an accomplished player. He just about held on to that, it

just about held on to that, it just about held on to that, it

This is one of the reasons Paddy This is one of the reasons Paddy

This is one of the reasons Paddy Jackson plays, he and Luke Marshall

Jackson plays, he and Luke Marshall Jackson plays, he and Luke Marshall

play together, they understand each play together, they understand each

other. Welcome to international other. Welcome to international

other. Welcome to international other. Welcome to international

rugby, a Luke Marshall! He is a rugby, a Luke Marshall! He is a

rugby, a Luke Marshall! He is a former fly-half. Offering a few

former fly-half. Offering a few former fly-half. Offering a few

words of advice to Brian words of advice to Brian

O'Driscoll! And accomplished kicker, O'Driscoll! And accomplished kicker,

O'Driscoll! And accomplished kicker, O'Driscoll! And accomplished kicker,

as well, he could be used as a as well, he could be used as a

as well, he could be used as a second option. That will be good

second option. That will be good second option. That will be good

for Paddy Jackson's confidence of a for Paddy Jackson's confidence of a

for Paddy Jackson's confidence of a stop -- confidence. Their club are

stop -- confidence. Their club are stop -- confidence. Their club are

stop -- confidence. Their club are stop -- confidence. Their club are

top of the Pro 12. A seam of talent top of the Pro 12. A seam of talent

top of the Pro 12. A seam of talent The almost inevitable penalty. Look

The almost inevitable penalty. Look The almost inevitable penalty. Look

at what it means to the Scottish at what it means to the Scottish

at what it means to the Scottish forwards, that will feed through to

forwards, that will feed through to forwards, that will feed through to

forwards, that will feed through to the rest of the cider. That will be

the rest of the cider. That will be the rest of the cider. That will be

the foundation for the Scottish the foundation for the Scottish

the foundation for the Scottish the foundation for the Scottish

game, there will be the very few game, there will be the very few

game, there will be the very few second phases way you can see

second phases way you can see second phases way you can see

Scotland getting physical, but set Scotland getting physical, but set

Scotland getting physical, but set pieces, it is going to be

pieces, it is going to be pieces, it is going to be

competition as to which of those competition as to which of those

competition as to which of those competition as to which of those

factors get the upper hand. That is factors get the upper hand. That is

factors get the upper hand. That is the scrum again, Scotland get the

the scrum again, Scotland get the the scrum again, Scotland get the

nudge. Tom Court is under pressure nudge. Tom Court is under pressure

nudge. Tom Court is under pressure on the nearside. Geoff Cross has

on the nearside. Geoff Cross has on the nearside. Geoff Cross has

on the nearside. Geoff Cross has got a good body position, and a

got a good body position, and a Scotland have barely been out of

Advantage to Ireland. They are Advantage to Ireland. They are

Advantage to Ireland. They are An Irish penalty, Geoff Cross has

An Irish penalty, Geoff Cross has been penalised. That is not

been penalised. That is not been penalised. That is not

something Dean Ryan will have been something Dean Ryan will have been

something Dean Ryan will have been pleased about. There was no need

pleased about. There was no need pleased about. There was no need

pleased about. There was no need for Geoff Cross to give away the

for Geoff Cross to give away the for Geoff Cross to give away the

penalty. They had Ireland under penalty. They had Ireland under

penalty. They had Ireland under pressure there. A very good start

pressure there. A very good start pressure there. A very good start

in the scrum, Geoff Cross. Ireland in the scrum, Geoff Cross. Ireland

in the scrum, Geoff Cross. Ireland in the scrum, Geoff Cross. Ireland

again it will find their way via again it will find their way via

again it will find their way via the boot of Paddy Jackson. The

the boot of Paddy Jackson. The the boot of Paddy Jackson. The

pressure is always there for pressure is always there for

international coaches, but Declan international coaches, but Declan

international coaches, but Declan international coaches, but Declan

Kidney is feeling more than in the Kidney is feeling more than in the

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They are just prodding away, hoping They are just prodding away, hoping

Penalty well taken quickly by Conor Penalty well taken quickly by Conor

Penalty well taken quickly by Conor Murray. The referee reaches for his

Murray. The referee reaches for his Murray. The referee reaches for his

Murray. The referee reaches for his card, and Ryan Grant will have 10

card, and Ryan Grant will have 10 card, and Ryan Grant will have 10

card, and Ryan Grant will have 10 minutes. I think that is harsh, to

minutes. I think that is harsh, to minutes. I think that is harsh, to

minutes. I think that is harsh, to be honest. It's not as if there

be honest. It's not as if there be honest. It's not as if there

be honest. It's not as if there were any warnings. It's not as if

were any warnings. It's not as if were any warnings. It's not as if

they were penalised for slowing the they were penalised for slowing the

they were penalised for slowing the ball down too much. Scotland will

ball down too much. Scotland will ball down too much. Scotland will

ball down too much. Scotland will have to rejig things, but a big

have to rejig things, but a big have to rejig things, but a big

have to rejig things, but a big loss and now for Paddy Jackson to

loss and now for Paddy Jackson to loss and now for Paddy Jackson to

loss and now for Paddy Jackson to He knew what he was doing, but

He knew what he was doing, but He knew what he was doing, but

pulled out at the last minute. I pulled out at the last minute. I

pulled out at the last minute. I think that is pretty harsh.

think that is pretty harsh. think that is pretty harsh.

Scotland have just defended for Scotland have just defended for

Scotland have just defended for nearly a minute. Scotland hold the

nearly a minute. Scotland hold the nearly a minute. Scotland hold the

discipline. To punish him was harsh, discipline. To punish him was harsh,

discipline. To punish him was harsh, discipline. To punish him was harsh,

but it was done, and now they have but it was done, and now they have

but it was done, and now they have this opportunity. 10 minutes on the

this opportunity. 10 minutes on the this opportunity. 10 minutes on the

exercise bike is his punishment. exercise bike is his punishment.

exercise bike is his punishment. Paddy Jackson hoping for his first

Paddy Jackson hoping for his first Paddy Jackson hoping for his first

points in international rugby. It points in international rugby. It

points in international rugby. It is not the prettiest, but Ireland's

is not the prettiest, but Ireland's is not the prettiest, but Ireland's

advantage is not on the scoreboard, advantage is not on the scoreboard,

advantage is not on the scoreboard, advantage is not on the scoreboard,

it is in the men on the pitch. it is in the men on the pitch.

it is in the men on the pitch. Scotland have barely been out of

Scotland have barely been out of Scotland have barely been out of

their half. The worry for Ireland their half. The worry for Ireland

their half. The worry for Ireland is that for all their possession,

is that for all their possession, is that for all their possession,

they haven't really made any impact they haven't really made any impact

they haven't really made any impact on the scoreboard. A couple of

on the scoreboard. A couple of on the scoreboard. A couple of

clear chances, but Scotland will clear chances, but Scotland will

clear chances, but Scotland will have their time. They will get

have their time. They will get have their time. They will get

possession, get in good areas, and possession, get in good areas, and

possession, get in good areas, and possession, get in good areas, and

if they can get on the scoreboard if they can get on the scoreboard

if they can get on the scoreboard it puts the pressure back on

Scotland will be playing a man down Scotland will be playing a man down

Scotland will be playing a man down for the next 10 minutes, so to

for the next 10 minutes, so to for the next 10 minutes, so to

Luke Marshall securing that. Luke Luke Marshall securing that. Luke

Marshall has been very impressive Marshall has been very impressive

Marshall has been very impressive Marshall has been very impressive

indeed in the opening quarter of an indeed in the opening quarter of an

indeed in the opening quarter of an hour. Ireland have to peg Scotland

hour. Ireland have to peg Scotland hour. Ireland have to peg Scotland

hour. Ireland have to peg Scotland back, but the kick goes all the way

back, but the kick goes all the way back, but the kick goes all the way

back, but the kick goes all the way out. Just unlucky, I think it was a

out. Just unlucky, I think it was a out. Just unlucky, I think it was a

good decision by Conor Murray. The good decision by Conor Murray. The

good decision by Conor Murray. The good decision by Conor Murray. The

ball just dribbled on too far. A ball just dribbled on too far. A

ball just dribbled on too far. A ball just dribbled on too far. A

how can you alter your game, what how can you alter your game, what

how can you alter your game, what how can you alter your game, what

can Scotland do for the next 10 can Scotland do for the next 10

can Scotland do for the next 10 minutes? The manager will be

minutes? The manager will be minutes? The manager will be

disappointed. They will be bringing disappointed. They will be bringing

disappointed. They will be bringing disappointed. They will be bringing

on Murray Low to replace Ryan Grant. on Murray Low to replace Ryan Grant.

on Murray Low to replace Ryan Grant. The first scrum means that Scotland

The first scrum means that Scotland The first scrum means that Scotland

The first scrum means that Scotland have to have a full complement on

have to have a full complement on have to have a full complement on

have to have a full complement on the first row so Murray Low comes

This depends on whether Ireland This depends on whether Ireland

This depends on whether Ireland want to disrupt this. Scotland may

want to disrupt this. Scotland may want to disrupt this. Scotland may

be able to win this comfortably, be able to win this comfortably,

be able to win this comfortably, but whether Ireland can disrupt it

but whether Ireland can disrupt it but whether Ireland can disrupt it

but whether Ireland can disrupt it on not, I can't see Scotland being

on not, I can't see Scotland being on not, I can't see Scotland being

on not, I can't see Scotland being able to hold this, to be honest.

able to hold this, to be honest. able to hold this, to be honest.

Trying to buy every single second. Trying to buy every single second.

Trying to buy every single second. Trying to buy every single second.

As much as they will be encouraged As much as they will be encouraged

As much as they will be encouraged As much as they will be encouraged

by the opening 19 minutes and how by the opening 19 minutes and how

by the opening 19 minutes and how much possession they have had,

Scotland still looking fairly Scotland still looking fairly

Scotland still looking fairly robust in the scrum. Very well

robust in the scrum. Very well robust in the scrum. Very well

picked up by John Beattie. Ireland picked up by John Beattie. Ireland

picked up by John Beattie. Ireland picked up by John Beattie. Ireland

will have the scrum. A Moore means will have the scrum. A Moore means

will have the scrum. A Moore means will have the scrum. A Moore means

it goes to the defending side -- it goes to the defending side --

it goes to the defending side -- maul. Luke Marshall getting in

maul. Luke Marshall getting in maul. Luke Marshall getting in

maul. Luke Marshall getting in there again quickly. He has had a

there again quickly. He has had a there again quickly. He has had a

super start, playing like an old super start, playing like an old

super start, playing like an old super start, playing like an old

hand. He was to a certain extent hand. He was to a certain extent

hand. He was to a certain extent unknown quantity. It is not just

unknown quantity. It is not just unknown quantity. It is not just

Irish forwards turning that into a Irish forwards turning that into a

Irish forwards turning that into a real skill. Three of Ireland's

real skill. Three of Ireland's real skill. Three of Ireland's

youngest players getting in on the Ireland have got a good scrum going

Ireland have got a good scrum going Ireland have got a good scrum going

Ireland have got a good scrum going here, and this may well end in a

here, and this may well end in a here, and this may well end in a

penalty. This is where the extra penalty. This is where the extra

This is the story of the match so This is the story of the match so

far. Meters made, gain-line success, far. Meters made, gain-line success,

far. Meters made, gain-line success, far. Meters made, gain-line success,

it is call Ireland at the moment. - it is call Ireland at the moment. -

it is call Ireland at the moment. - it is call Ireland at the moment. -

- all Ireland. Some of them take to - all Ireland. Some of them take to

- all Ireland. Some of them take to international rugby like ducks to

Ryan grant watching on and the Ryan grant watching on and the

Ryan grant watching on and the clock seems to be going backwards

clock seems to be going backwards clock seems to be going backwards

clock seems to be going backwards for him. This one goes a little bit

for him. This one goes a little bit for him. This one goes a little bit

wide, and not straight, and wide, and not straight, and

wide, and not straight, and Scotland have the scrum. A few

Scotland have the scrum. A few Scotland have the scrum. A few

Irish mistakes at the moment. Irish mistakes at the moment.

Irish mistakes at the moment. Irish mistakes at the moment.

is the advantage of having such a is the advantage of having such a

is the advantage of having such a is the advantage of having such a

big line-out. That row has to be big line-out. That row has to be

picture-perfect because Scotland picture-perfect because Scotland

picture-perfect because Scotland have the height. The margin for

have the height. The margin for have the height. The margin for

have the height. The margin for error for Rory Best is very low.

error for Rory Best is very low. error for Rory Best is very low.

error for Rory Best is very low. You can see the amount of time it

You can see the amount of time it You can see the amount of time it

has taken Scotland to form the has taken Scotland to form the

has taken Scotland to form the scrum, eating the clock down, and

scrum, eating the clock down, and scrum, eating the clock down, and

scrum, eating the clock down, and Scotland will use as long as they

Scotland will use as long as they Scotland will use as long as they

Scotland will use as long as they can to run the clock down. No time

can to run the clock down. No time can to run the clock down. No time

really taken by John Beattie to really taken by John Beattie to

really taken by John Beattie to really taken by John Beattie to

take it off the back, and then take it off the back, and then

take it off the back, and then Jackson, slices a little bit and

Jackson, slices a little bit and Jackson, slices a little bit and

Scotland not beyond their own ten- Scotland not beyond their own ten-

Scotland not beyond their own ten- Scotland not beyond their own ten-

metre line. It will be an Irish metre line. It will be an Irish

metre line. It will be an Irish metre line. It will be an Irish

line-out. It will be in Rory Best's line-out. It will be in Rory Best's

line-out. It will be in Rory Best's mind, that last line-out, no doubt

mind, that last line-out, no doubt mind, that last line-out, no doubt

mind, that last line-out, no doubt about it. They want to make it more

about it. They want to make it more about it. They want to make it more

about it. They want to make it more difficult for Scotland to get a man

difficult for Scotland to get a man difficult for Scotland to get a man

difficult for Scotland to get a man in the air in terms of where the

in the air in terms of where the This line-out works better for

This line-out works better for Ireland, and O'Brien again just

Ireland, and O'Brien again just Ireland, and O'Brien again just

Gilroy trying to use his pace, Gilroy trying to use his pace,

Gilroy trying to use his pace, can't quite get away. Let's go

can't quite get away. Let's go can't quite get away. Let's go

quickly to Chris for his thoughts. quickly to Chris for his thoughts.

quickly to Chris for his thoughts. quickly to Chris for his thoughts.

quickly to Chris for his thoughts. We are going to have a look at the

We are going to have a look at the We are going to have a look at the

We are going to have a look at the running of the Irish backs. We have

running of the Irish backs. We have running of the Irish backs. We have

Paddy Jackson taking the ball, and Paddy Jackson taking the ball, and

Paddy Jackson taking the ball, and we have the steep line of

we have the steep line of we have the steep line of

O'Driscoll putting number two under O'Driscoll putting number two under

O'Driscoll putting number two under pressure. He has not sure whether

pressure. He has not sure whether pressure. He has not sure whether

pressure. He has not sure whether to hold for Marshall or not, he

to hold for Marshall or not, he to hold for Marshall or not, he

to hold for Marshall or not, he does it and he is through the gap

does it and he is through the gap does it and he is through the gap

here. Well spotted, and well here. Well spotted, and well

here. Well spotted, and well spotted by Marshall as well. That

spotted by Marshall as well. That spotted by Marshall as well. That

spotted by Marshall as well. That could have led to a try. The clock

could have led to a try. The clock could have led to a try. The clock

could have led to a try. The clock ticks away on the time in the sin

ticks away on the time in the sin ticks away on the time in the sin

ticks away on the time in the sin bin for Ryan Grant. Laidlaw with a

bin for Ryan Grant. Laidlaw with a bin for Ryan Grant. Laidlaw with a

box kick. Gilroy has been very box kick. Gilroy has been very

box kick. Gilroy has been very comfortable with the Bulls that

comfortable with the Bulls that comfortable with the Bulls that

have come his way. Once more, have come his way. Once more,

Keith Earls, can he go all the way Keith Earls, can he go all the way

himself? Hauled into touch. himself? Hauled into touch.

himself? Hauled into touch. himself? Hauled into touch.

O'Driscoll one to that ball, and to O'Driscoll one to that ball, and to

O'Driscoll one to that ball, and to be quite frank Keith Earls should

be quite frank Keith Earls should be quite frank Keith Earls should

be quite frank Keith Earls should not have gone for the outside. He

not have gone for the outside. He not have gone for the outside. He

not have gone for the outside. He should have gone for the pass, he

should have gone for the pass, he should have gone for the pass, he

wasn't going to make it. Fantastic wasn't going to make it. Fantastic

wasn't going to make it. Fantastic well-defended with Stuart Hogg as

well-defended with Stuart Hogg as well-defended with Stuart Hogg as

well. Stuart Hogg needs to commit well. Stuart Hogg needs to commit

well. Stuart Hogg needs to commit himself, he doesn't, he backs off,

himself, he doesn't, he backs off, himself, he doesn't, he backs off,

backs off, but really good attack 25 minutes gone, no score on the

25 minutes gone, no score on the board, but all Ireland. Scotland

board, but all Ireland. Scotland board, but all Ireland. Scotland

board, but all Ireland. Scotland are back to a full complement with

are back to a full complement with are back to a full complement with

are back to a full complement with Ryan Grant and Rob Harley coming on.

Ryan Grant and Rob Harley coming on. Ryan Grant and Rob Harley coming on.

For just to emphasise that, Rob For just to emphasise that, Rob

For just to emphasise that, Rob Harley coming on, Ryan Grant, as

Harley coming on, Ryan Grant, as Stuart Hogg tries to go inside for

Stuart Hogg tries to go inside for Stuart Hogg tries to go inside for

Stuart Hogg tries to go inside for a man too many. How does it bounce?

a man too many. How does it bounce? a man too many. How does it bounce?

Maitland manages to take it, and Maitland manages to take it, and

Maitland manages to take it, and Scotland will have the scrum.

Scotland will have the scrum. Scotland will have the scrum.

Stuart Hogg and Maitland both Stuart Hogg and Maitland both

Stuart Hogg and Maitland both involved. Yes, good commitment. The

involved. Yes, good commitment. The involved. Yes, good commitment. The

last two kicks Maitland has done last two kicks Maitland has done

last two kicks Maitland has done have been short. The first were

have been short. The first were have been short. The first were

have been short. The first were high balls, so that is an example

high balls, so that is an example high balls, so that is an example

high balls, so that is an example of a player thinking of the field

of a player thinking of the field of a player thinking of the field

and changing tactics. Just that and changing tactics. Just that

and changing tactics. Just that little hound in from O'Brien caused

little hound in from O'Brien caused Scotland have the free kick and

Scotland have the free kick and Scotland have the free kick and

There is John Beattie, dangerous There is John Beattie, dangerous

There is John Beattie, dangerous form a loose. He just delayed the

form a loose. He just delayed the form a loose. He just delayed the

pass a little bit, and Scotland's pass a little bit, and Scotland's

pass a little bit, and Scotland's first real attack, nothing coming

first real attack, nothing coming first real attack, nothing coming

first real attack, nothing coming of it. If it just shows Island may

of it. If it just shows Island may of it. If it just shows Island may

of it. If it just shows Island may yet pay the price for not getting

yet pay the price for not getting yet pay the price for not getting

the points when they were forward, the points when they were forward,

the points when they were forward, the points when they were forward,

but it was a good line by Scott. but it was a good line by Scott.

but it was a good line by Scott. but it was a good line by Scott.

That's what Ireland need to do. That's what Ireland need to do.

That's what Ireland need to do. Scottish try against Italy, almost

Scottish try against Italy, almost Scottish try against Italy, almost

scored a couple. Scotland are in scored a couple. Scotland are in

scored a couple. Scotland are in scored a couple. Scotland are in

the Irish half. An early hit this the Irish half. An early hit this

the Irish half. An early hit this time by Scotland, so a free-kick

time by Scotland, so a free-kick time by Scotland, so a free-kick

Scotland competing with some Scotland competing with some

ferocity there. Still the Irish ferocity there. Still the Irish

ferocity there. Still the Irish ferocity there. Still the Irish

ball. That is what I expected to ball. That is what I expected to

ball. That is what I expected to see a lot more from Scotland,

see a lot more from Scotland, see a lot more from Scotland,

contested well, and they have done It might not be much of an

It might not be much of an advantage. Conor Murray decided not

advantage. Conor Murray decided not advantage. Conor Murray decided not

advantage. Conor Murray decided not to take it quickly. They are going

to take it quickly. They are going to take it quickly. They are going

to take it quickly. They are going to have to sort out the line-out,

to have to sort out the line-out, to have to sort out the line-out,

because it is making them difficult because it is making them difficult

because it is making them difficult because it is making them difficult

to get points on the board if they to get points on the board if they

to get points on the board if they cannot rely on possession from

cannot rely on possession from cannot rely on possession from

cannot rely on possession from there. It is a pretty good kick

there. It is a pretty good kick Scotland have defended very well.

Scotland have defended very well. Scotland have defended very well.

It is utterly absorbing. Rory Best It is utterly absorbing. Rory Best

It is utterly absorbing. Rory Best is getting frustrated. He is trying

is getting frustrated. He is trying is getting frustrated. He is trying

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to make himself heard above the Taken out in the air. I worry about

Taken out in the air. I worry about Taken out in the air. I worry about

the referee, he is making no the referee, he is making no

the referee, he is making no movement towards his pocket. But

movement towards his pocket. But movement towards his pocket. But

movement towards his pocket. But when we see this, the key is, was

when we see this, the key is, was when we see this, the key is, was

it a genuine challenge for the it a genuine challenge for the

it a genuine challenge for the it a genuine challenge for the

ball? I think it was a clumsy ball? I think it was a clumsy

ball? I think it was a clumsy challenge. Since Rob Harley has

challenge. Since Rob Harley has challenge. Since Rob Harley has

challenge. Since Rob Harley has been re introduced, he has had a

been re introduced, he has had a been re introduced, he has had a

real big impact. He was getting real big impact. He was getting

real big impact. He was getting himself fired up. It was dangerous,

himself fired up. It was dangerous, nonetheless. Scotland were harshly

nonetheless. Scotland were harshly nonetheless. Scotland were harshly

treated by the first yellow card. treated by the first yellow card.

treated by the first yellow card. treated by the first yellow card.

treated by the first yellow card. Just a word. A Get Out Of jail Free

Just a word. A Get Out Of jail Free Just a word. A Get Out Of jail Free

Just a word. A Get Out Of jail Free card played by Rob Harley. It is

card played by Rob Harley. It is card played by Rob Harley. It is

another chance for Ireland are to another chance for Ireland are to

another chance for Ireland are to another chance for Ireland are to

mount a challenge. That was not a mount a challenge. That was not a

mount a challenge. That was not a challenge for the ball, it was

challenge for the ball, it was challenge for the ball, it was

challenge for the ball, it was tackling the man in the air. He is

tackling the man in the air. He is tackling the man in the air. He is

tackling the man in the air. He is a bit lucky. It is a yellow card,

a bit lucky. It is a yellow card, a bit lucky. It is a yellow card,

a bit lucky. It is a yellow card, to be honest. But maybe there is

to be honest. But maybe there is to be honest. But maybe there is

some justice, because their first some justice, because their first

some justice, because their first yellow card was not justified.

yellow card was not justified. yellow card was not justified.

was only two metres inside the was only two metres inside the

was only two metres inside the Irish half, and it is possession

Irish half, and it is possession Irish half, and it is possession

Irish half, and it is possession back to Ireland. They can gain some

back to Ireland. They can gain some back to Ireland. They can gain some

more territory and probably keep more territory and probably keep

more territory and probably keep hold of possession for some more

hold of possession for some more hold of possession for some more

time there. Scotland on the time there. Scotland on the

defensive. Another line-out in Ireland trying to mould themselves

Ireland trying to mould themselves They may well have said three

They may well have said three They may well have said three

points are better than a try. points are better than a try.

points are better than a try. points are better than a try.

will the referee did? He was on the will the referee did? He was on the

will the referee did? He was on the will the referee did? He was on the

wrong side of the malt to identify wrong side of the malt to identify

wrong side of the malt to identify one individual. Donnacha Ryan is

one individual. Donnacha Ryan is one individual. Donnacha Ryan is

one individual. Donnacha Ryan is arguing for a card. A big decision

arguing for a card. A big decision arguing for a card. A big decision

arguing for a card. A big decision for the captain. He wants a penalty.

for the captain. He wants a penalty. for the captain. He wants a penalty.

for the captain. He wants a penalty. He has gone to the line-out.

He has gone to the line-out. He has gone to the line-out.

He has gone to the line-out. this pressure, it is a bit of a

this pressure, it is a bit of a this pressure, it is a bit of a

gamble, but Ireland feel they will gamble, but Ireland feel they will

gamble, but Ireland feel they will not build a lead through kicking

not build a lead through kicking not build a lead through kicking

penalties, even though the penalty penalties, even though the penalty

penalties, even though the penalty count is 9-3 in Ireland's favour.

count is 9-3 in Ireland's favour. count is 9-3 in Ireland's favour.

count is 9-3 in Ireland's favour. They really want to get a try. And

They really want to get a try. And the psychological advantage that

the psychological advantage that Ireland looking for some reward for

Ireland looking for some reward for Ireland looking for some reward for

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all of their effort, territory and A penalty as well, this might be a

REFEREE: There must be a change of REFEREE: There must be a change of

REFEREE: There must be a change of behaviour, or I may escalate.

behaviour, or I may escalate. Ireland's possession prose,

Ireland's possession prose, Ireland's possession prose,

Scotland are being forced into Scotland are being forced into

Scotland are being forced into giving away penalties. You could

giving away penalties. You could giving away penalties. You could

giving away penalties. You could either that -- you could argue that

either that -- you could argue that either that -- you could argue that