Here, the PA news agency looks at some key talking points ahead of the mouth-watering Edinburgh showdown. (PA Graphics)Captain Johnny Sexton this week claimed Ireland are preparing to face the greatest Scotland team of the Six Nations era. Ireland thumped Scotland 27-3 during the same stage of the 2019 tournament in Japan. The 37-year-old is closing in on becoming the Six Nations’ all-time leading points scorer. Sexton insists team achievements top individual accolades but concedes surpassing former international team-mate O’Gara would be a “fantastic” bonus.

Source: The Herald March 11, 2023 19:35 UTC