Scotland aim to topple reigning champions Ireland in a crucial Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.
Scotland 's Six Nations campaign commenced on a triumphant note last weekend with a thrilling victory over Italy. The final score of 31-19 might suggest a more comfortable win than it actually was. Italy staged a remarkable comeback, surging from 19-9 to 19-19 before Darcy Graham's individual brilliance propelled Gregor Townsend's squad back into the lead.
This Six Nations weekend has already witnessed several upsets, with England narrowly defeating France and Italy securing an unexpected win against Wales. However, Scotland faces a significantly tougher challenge this weekend as they host the reigning champions, Ireland. Ireland concluded their 2024 campaign with a convincing triumph over Scotland, and the Dark Blues haven't managed to overcome the men in green in their last 10 encounters. While Opta's supercomputer may not predict a Scottish Six Nations victory, defeating a team widely considered as the best in the world would undoubtedly ignite the belief of the Tartan Army, fueling aspirations for their first trophy since the Five Nations in 1999. Here, Record Sport provides all the essential information to ensure you don't miss any of the opening matchday action.When is Scotland vs Ireland? Scotland will welcome Ireland to Murrayfield for their second Six Nations fixture on Saturday, February 9, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.Is Scotland vs Ireland on TV? Yes, and even better, it will be broadcast on free-to-air television with the game live on BBC One Scotland. Coverage will commence at 2pm and continue until 5pm. Can I live stream Scotland vs Italy? You can. The entire game will be available to stream via the BBC iPlayer website and app. Where else can I follow the action? You can stay updated with all the action right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! We will have comprehensive buildup and coverage of all the key moments. Following the game, we will provide all the reactions from the Scotland camp and pundits, keeping you informed about the aftermath. Who is the referee for Scotland vs Ireland? New Zealand official James Doleman will officiate the game at Murrayfield, two years after making his Six Nations debut. Team news Townsend makes three changes to the side that defeated Italy. Tom Jordan earns his first Six Nations start, while Rory Sutherland comes in at loose-head prop and Jack Dempsey at number eight. Matt Fagerson will occupy the blindside flanker position due to Dempsey's return. Pierre Schoeman, Jamie Ritchie, and Stafford McDowell drop to the bench. Sam Skinner and scrum-half Jamie Dobie are among the replacements, with George Horne and Kyle Rowe missing out. Ireland wing Mack Hansen is sidelined with a hamstring injury and has been replaced by Calvin Nash. The 35-year-old former captain Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw come in for Ryan Baird and Garry Ringrose respectively. Sam Prendergast will feature at fly-half with Jack Crowley on the bench
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