Ireland welcomes back Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen for their crucial Six Nations match against Scotland, but Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy will miss the clash. Scotland also sees some changes in their lineup with Gregor Townsend making three adjustments. Meanwhile, Wales faces a critical match against Italy as they attempt to stem their recent losing streak.
Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen have been cleared to play in Ireland 's crucial match against Scotland , while Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy have been sidelined for Sunday's game at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The match kicks off at 3pm on Sunday, following Saturday's fixtures where Italy hosts Wales and England takes on France at Twickenham. With no Six Nations matches scheduled for the following weekend, Ireland aims to leverage this opportunity.
They aspire to secure the Triple Crown by traveling to Cardiff on February 22, followed by a home game against France at the Aviva on March 8 and concluding their campaign against Italy in Rome a week later. Head coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his Scotland squad. Rory Sutherland comes in at loosehead prop, replacing Pierre Schoeman. Sutherland, a Glasgow forward with 38 caps, earns his seventh start since representing the British and Irish Lions on their 2021 summer tour. Schoeman, Scotland's first-choice loosehead since his debut in 2021, drops to the bench. Tom Jordan, a versatile Glasgow back, enters the starting lineup at center in place of Stafford McDowall, and Jack Dempsey takes over at number eight, with Jamie Ritchie moving to the bench.Lock Sam Skinner, a recent addition to the squad, is named on the bench, alongside scrum-half Jamie Dobie. Townsend has opted for a 6-2 split on the bench. The absence of Sione Tuipulotu is a significant blow for Scotland. Many believe that for Scotland to have any chance of winning the championship, he needs to be fit and performing at his best. The rivalry between Ireland and Scotland is intense, particularly on the field. While Scotland is expected to put up a valiant fight, Ireland's firepower and overall strength suggest a potential victory for the Irish team, with a predicted margin of around 11 points. Meanwhile, in a separate development, Warren Gatland, the head coach of Wales, acknowledges the current pressure surrounding the team as they face a crucial match against Italy in Rome. Wales is struggling, having suffered a record 13 consecutive Test match defeats and a humiliating 43-0 loss to France in their opening Six Nations game.
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