Scotland Vs Ireland In Six Nations 2023: Kick-off Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, Team News, Lineups And Odds

Scotland welcome Ireland to Murrayfield Stadium for their Six Nations showdown, hoping to bounce back from their defeat to France in round three. The Scots claimed back-to-back wins against England and Wales and are eager to end Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes. However, Andy Farrell’s men are in top form, with three consecutive bonus-point triumphs, and the undisputed best international rugby team on the planet.

Match Details

The match takes place on Sunday 12th March, 2023, with a 3pm GMT kick-off, and is the closing match of round four. Fans can watch the game live on BBC One, with coverage starting from 2:15pm, or via the BBC iPlayer or BBC Sport website. ers can also keep up with live coverage through Standard Sport’s dedicated matchday blog.

The Teams

Scotland will be without Grant Gilchrist, suspended for three weeks after his red card against France. Jonny Gray takes his place in the second row, while Stuart Hogg earns his 100th cap at full-back. Meanwhile, Hamish Watson begins on the bench as the back row is reshuffled.

Ireland’s team is bolstered by returns from injury for Tadhg Furlong, Johnny Sexton, and Garry Ringrose. Dan Sheehan and Peter O’Mahony also regain their starting places, with Jamison Gibson-Park and Robbie Henshaw coming onto the bench.

Head to Head

Ireland has won 11 of the last 12 meetings between the two sides, and Scotland has only won twice in the last ten years, both times at Murrayfield. Ireland secured a first Triple Crown in four years last year with a 26-5 victory in Scotland.

Prediction

Scotland should provide a tough test for Ireland, but with the Grand Slam within reach, the Men in Green cannot afford a slip-up. Ireland’s form and quality give them the edge, and they should win by 10 points.

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