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Scotland have a chance to win the Six Nations for the first time in its current format if they beat Ireland in Dublin on Saturday – here’s everything you need to know about TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
A general view of the Aviva Stadium(Image: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne)
Ireland are still in with a shout of winning the Six Nations but must keep up their end of the bargain by beating high-flying Scotland in Dublin on the final day.
After that, Ireland need England to do them a favour in France. But Andy Farrell’s men cannot afford to take their eyes off the ball at the Aviva.
As a bare minimum, Ireland need to overcome Scotland, preferably with a bonus point earned through scoring four tries.
Should Ireland defeat Scotland without securing that bonus point, Andy Farrell’s men would reach 18 points and could only lift the trophy if France subsequently fell to England.
A bonus-point triumph against Scotland would strengthen Ireland’s position, as it would mean France requiring at minimum a draw alongside a try-scoring bonus point to claim the Championship.
Nevertheless, even if Ireland prevail against Scotland, they’ll still require England to do them a favour by either drawing with or defeating France, which, considering England’s current form, appears unlikely.
Here is everything you need to know about the game?
When is Ireland vs Scotland?
Ireland welcome Scotland to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday, March 14. Kick-off is scheduled for 2.10pm.
Is Ireland vs Scotland on TV?
Yes, the Six Nations encounter will be shown live on both ITV, Virgin Media and STV. Coverage of the match commences at 1pm with Jill Douglas presenting.
Can I live stream Ireland vs Scotland?
Indeed, you can. The match can also be viewed on ITVX and the STV player through your smart TV, smartphone or tablet.
When is France vs England?
England face Les Bleus on Saturday, 14 March, with kick-off at 8.10pm at the Stade de France, Paris. The match will be broadcast on ITV One.
Team news
Ireland: Jamie Osborne; Rob Baloucoune, Garry Ringrose, Stuart McCloskey, Tommy O’Brien; Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park; Tom O’Toole, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong; Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne; Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (capt).
Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Michael Milne, Finlay Bealham, Darragh Murray, Nick Timoney, Craig Casey, Ciarán Frawley, Bundee Aki
Scotland: Blair Kinghorn; Darcy Graham, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Kyle Steyn; Finn Russell, Ben White; Pierre Schoeman, George Turner, Zander Fagerson; Max Williamson, Grant Gilchrist; Matt Fagerson, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey.
Replacements: Ewan Ashman, Rory Sutherland, D’Arcy Rae, Alex Craig, Magnus Bradbury, George Horne, Kyle Rowe, Tom Jordan.
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