RBS6N: Teams up for Ireland v Scotland

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John_s_version_3Teams were announced this afternoon for Saturday’s RBS Six Nations clash between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, kick off 17:00. 

Joe Schmidt has made only one change to the starting line up with Tommy O’Donnell returning from injury to replace Josh van der Flyer. Richard Strauss replaces Sean Cronin on the bench which also sees Eoin Reddan come in for Kieran Marmion.

Schmidt got something of a get out of jail free card last weekend with Ireland’s resounding win against Italy but his first choice selection faces a much tougher task this weekend against a resurgent Scotland who stand two places above Ireland in the table going into “Super Saturday”. 

As hard as I try I’m finding it difficult to see beyond a Scotland win here and I think they’ll win it in their front five. The back row edges towards Ireland and the back five towards . . .

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