"There has to be an increase in emotion as this is as big a moment as you will get in your career,” said Gilchrist. "Big games that we've had recently against England, away at Twickenham where we’ve previously had a bad record, there are similarities there as well. READ MORE: Lowe insists Ireland are far from ‘invincible’ ahead of Scotland clash“This Irish team has gone and done things that this Scotland team haven't done, and we know that beating Ireland on a big stage is something that we have not done but that is what excites us. “It doesn't matter what my perceptions are, the reality is we haven't been able to beat Ireland for a long time. That is the kind of challenge which gives you the really special moments in your career and that's what this team is striving to do.”

Source: The Herald October 07, 2023 13:51 UTC