This match is a must win for both sides.
Ireland are blessed that Dan Parks isn't playing in this match. Ruaridh Jackson has been picked to play a more expansive game and with all the injuries that Scotland have in the back line, this will suit Ireland. Scotland would be better off playing for set pieces to grind out penalties for Chris Paterson to convert. Scotland need this win after already losing a game at home they won't want to do it twice in a row.
Ireland need to attack Scotland out wide and try to push their massive pack from pillar to post to wear them out. Speedy delivery is essential for this, and Ireland have the opportunity of getting this due to the presence of Eoin Reddan at srum-half. The worst thing that Ireland can do is let the Scots keep it tight. Declan Kidney needs Ireland to win this after deciding that Jonny Sexton was the reason that they were losing (which is preposterous!).
This game will not be full of tries due to Scottish errors and Irish kicking. Tommy Bowe will get a try from a cross field kick.
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