Scotland v Ireland match Thread by. chat GPT.

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The upcoming Scotland v Ireland rugby game is expected to be a highly competitive and exciting match, featuring two teams with a rich history of intense battles on the field. Both sides have a lot to prove, as they look to kick off their Six Nations campaign with a win.

Scotland will be looking to build on their strong performance in the Autumn Nations Series, where they secured victories over Australia and Japan. Led by Captain Stuart Hogg, they will be relying on their fast-paced and attacking style of play to secure a victory against their Irish rivals.

Meanwhile, Ireland will be eager to bounce back from their disappointing Six Nations campaign last year, where they finished third in the standings. With new head coach, Andy Farrell, at the helm, the team will be aiming to play with more aggression and intensity, as they look to establish themselves as serious title contenders.

Both teams have a number of talented players at their disposal, including Scotland's Finn Russell and Ireland's Johnny Sexton, who will be instrumental in driving their respective sides forward. The game is expected to be a physical battle, with both teams looking to dominate the breakdown and gain an advantage in the set-piece.

Overall, the Scotland v Ireland rugby game promises to be a thrilling encounter, with plenty of drama, tension and excitement. Fans of both teams will be eagerly anticipating this clash, as they look to see their side come out on top in what is sure to be a fiercely contested match.

IRELAND TEAM

15. Hugo Keenan (Leinster/UCD) 28 caps

14. Mack Hansen (Connacht/Corinthians) 12 caps

13. Garry Ringrose (Leinster/UCD) 49 caps

12. Bundee Aki (Connacht/Galwegians) 44 caps

11. James Lowe (Leinster) 18 caps

10. Johnny Sexton (Leinster/St Mary’s College) 111 caps (c)

9. Conor Murray (Munster/Garryowen) 103 caps

1. Andrew Porter (Leinster/UCD) 51 caps

2. Dan Sheehan (Leinster/Lansdowne) 15 caps

3. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster/Clontarf) 63 caps

4. Iain Henderson (Ulster/Academy) 71 caps

5. James Ryan (Leinster/UCD) 51 caps

6. Peter O’Mahony (Munster/Cork Constitution) 92 caps

7. Josh van der Flier (Leinster/UCD) 48 caps

8. Caelan Doris (Leinster/St Mary’s College) 26 caps

Replacements: Ronan Kelleher (Leinster/Lansdowne), Cian Healy (Leinster/Clontarf), Tom O’Toole (Ulster/Ballynahinch), Ryan Baird (Leinster/Dublin University), Jack Conan (Leinster/Old Belvedere), Jamison Gibson Park (Leinster), Ross Byrne (Leinster/UCD), Robbie Henshaw (Leinster/Buccaneers)

Scotland team to play Ireland, Guinness Six Nations, BT Murrayfield, Sunday, 3pm, live on BBC 1): 15. Stuart Hogg (Exeter Chiefs); 14. Kyle Steyn (Glasgow Warriors), 13. Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors), 12. Sione Tuipulotu (Glasgow Warriors), 11. Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh); 10. Finn Russell (Racing 92), 9. Ben White (London Irish); 1. Pierre Schoeman (Edinburgh), 2. George Turner (Glasgow Warriors), 3. Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors), 4. Richie Gray (Glasgow Warriors), 5. Jonny Gray (Exeter Chiefs), 6. Matt Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors), 7. Jamie Ritchie (Edinburgh), 8. Jack Dempsey (Glasgow Warriors). Replacements: 16. Fraser Brown (Glasgow Warriors), 17. Jamie Bhatti (Glasgow Warriors), 18. Simon Berghan (Glasgow Warriors), 19. Scott Cummings (Glasgow Warriors), 20. Hamish Watson (Edinburgh), 21. Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors), 22. Blair Kinghorn (Edinburgh), 23. Chris Harris (Gloucester Rugby).