Andy Farrell has named an unchanged Ireland team for Saturday's Guinness Men's Six Nations clash with Scotland at Aviva Stadium.
Ireland look to win back-to-back championships for just the second time in the Six Nations era. However, victory on Saturday can clinch back-to-back Championship titles with victory over Scotland in Dublin. As Farrell sticks with the 15 who started last week's defeat to England.
Indeed, Hugo Keenan, Calvin Nash and James Lowe continue in the Ireland back three. Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki are once again selected in midfield, with Jack Crowley and Jamison Gibson-Park the starting half-backs.
Indeed, Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong pack down in the front row. Whereas, Joe McCarthy partners Tadhg Beirne, who is set to win his 50th Test cap for Ireland.
Meanwhile, Captain Peter O'Mahony is at blindside flanker, Josh van der Flier is at openside and Caelan Doris completes the starting XV at number eight.
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Farrell has opted for a 5-3 split on the bench, with Rónan Kelleher, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Ryan Baird and Jack Conan providing the reinforcements up front. Whereas, Conor Murray, Harry Byrne and the fit-again Garry Ringrose the backline options.
Ireland:
- Hugo Keenan
- Calvin Nash
- Robbie Henshaw
- Bundee Aki
- James Lowe
- Jack Crowley
- Jamison Gibson-Park
- Andrew Porter
- Dan Sheehan
- Tadhg Furlong
- Joe McCarthy
- Tadhg Beirne
- Peter O'Mahony (Captain)
- Josh van der Flier
- Caelan Doris
Replacements:
- Rónan Kelleher
- Cian Healy
- Finlay Bealham
- Ryan Baird
- Jack Conan
- Conor Murray
- Harry Byrne
- Garry Ringrose
Ireland v Scotland
Guinness Six Nations
Saturday March 16
Aviva Stadium, Kick-off: 16:45
