Scotland has failed to defeat Ireland in their last eight encounters but Townsend has named a strong side to avenge that record. Captain Jamie Ritchie, talisman Finn Russell and Duhan van der Merwe all return but Hamish Watson misses out entirely despite shining against Romania. READ MORE: Furlong believes pressure of Scotland game will bring best out IrelandMeanwhile, Ireland have also named their starting fifteen after enjoying a rest week last weekend. Scotland XV: Kinghorn, Graham, Jones, Tuipulotu, Van Der Merwe, Russell, Price, Schoeman, Turner, Fagerson, Gray, Gilchrist, Ritchie, Darge, DempseyReplacements: Ashman, Sutherland, Nel, Cummings, Fagerson, Crosbie, Horne, Smith. Ireland XV: Keenan, Hansen, Ringrose, Aki, Lowe, Sexton, Gibson-Park, Doris, Van Der Flier, O'Mahony, Henderson, Beirne, Furlong, Dan SheehanReplacements: Kelleher, Kilcoyne, Bealham, Ryan, Conan, Murray, Crowley, McCloskey

Source: The Herald October 05, 2023 15:11 UTC