Scotland face Ireland in the most anticipated game of the Rugby World Cup so far as both sides look to secure progression out of Pool B
A simple victory over Ireland by an eight-point margin or more will do it. This seems relatively simple but Ireland are a formidable opponent as a Scotland victory, let alone by a sizeable margin, would be a miracle in itself. However, if Scotland can get a try bonus point and a win, then only a five-point margin for said victory is needed.
The controversial one - yes there's a controversial set of permutations - arises if Scotland record a bonus-point victory of 21 points or more with Ireland also collecting a lone bonus point, would see both sides advance at the expense of the Springboks. It's unlikely but potentially, it could be in Ireland's interests to allow Scotland to score if the Scots have scored three tries, and a fourth would take them over the 21-point margin and earn the bonus point.
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