Here, the PA news agency picks out some of the main talking points ahead of Saturday’s match in Dublin. However, their respective hopes of finishing top of the table are highly improbable due to Ireland’s vastly-superior points difference. Scotland, meanwhile, are likely to still feel aggrieved about their controversial round-two loss to France, which was sandwiched between wins over Wales and England. But he has also overseen successive World Cup pool-stage exits, while frustrating inconsistency means the Scots’ wait for a maiden Six Nations title goes on. Decade of dominanceIreland continued their dominance of Scotland at last year’s Rugby World Cup in France (Andrew Matthews/PA)Ireland have played pivotal roles in Scotland’s recent underwhelming World Cup campaigns during a decade of dominance of this fixture.

Source: The Herald March 15, 2024 15:17 UTC