Scotland have the chance to make a major Six Nations title statement as they take on Ireland at Murrayfield this afternoon. Gregor Townsend’s side were not hugely convincing in beating Italy a week ago, but victory here would leave them as the only side with two wins after the second weekend of action. History is not on Scotland’s side, though. Ireland have won the last ten matches between these two nations, with it now eight years since Scotland last came out on top in this fixture. Tom Jordan makes his first Six Nations start for the home side, while Rory Sutherland and Jack Dempsey also come into the starting XV.
Ireland overcame a sluggish start to beat England a week ago and they are the firm title favourites once again. Peter O'Mahony did not make the squad in Dublin last weekend but starts at Murrayfield today and there has been a late change on the wing, with Calvin Nash brought in after Mack Hansen withdrew from the squad due to a hamstring issue. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!.
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on BBC One and RTE. Coverage starts at 2pm GMT ahead of a 3pm kick-off. Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on live streams on the BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website and the RTE Player. All are free with a subscription. LIVE coverage: Follow all the action right here!. Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE of Scotland vs Ireland!. It’s a massive match to bring an end to the second weekend of Six Nations - whoever wins this will go to the top of the table as the only side with two wins to their name.
