Ireland have had the whip hand in this fixture for years but can't afford to let down their guard against a side that has ambitions to lift the Six Nations trophy

The Scots last enjoyed a win over Ireland in 2017 – four months before current coach Gregor Townsend took charge. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Scotland and Ireland collide in a pivotal Six Nations fixture as Gregor Townsend’s hosts bid to prove their title candidacy. Having overcome an Italian fightback in round one, Scotland are back at Murrayfield searching for a long-awaited win over their rivals that would swell belief for the campaign.

Scotland have made three changes to their side for the visit of champions Ireland to Murrayfield in the Six Nations on Sunday, with Tom Jordan drafted in at inside centre, Jack Dempsey at number eight and Rory Sutherland into the front row.

SCOTLAND HAVE MADE three changes to the side that will welcome Ireland to Murrayfield on Sunday in their next outing of the Six Nations [kick-off 3pm, RTÉ 2]. Tom Jordan comes in to pair up with Huw Jones in the centre while Rory Sutherland comes in at loosehead prop along with Jack Dempsey stepping in at number eight.