Scotland team to face Ireland at Rugby World Cup as Gregor Townsend hands Ali Price shock role for shootout
Gregor Townsend has handed Ali Price a surprise starting role in Scotland's Pool B Rugby World Cup shoot-out against Ireland.
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Schoeman eager to extend World Cup 'miracle' beyond Ireland
Pierre Schoeman is hellbent on extending his "miracle" World Cup beyond this weekend as he gears up for Saturday's critical Paris showdown with Pool B rivals Ireland.
Rory Lawson: Scottish rugby public hopeful - not expectant
Former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson says selection choices in the centre pairings will give an indication as to how Gregor Townsend sets about overturning their dismal recent history against Ireland.
Scotland’s Finn Russell says second best will not be good enough against Ireland
Finn Russell has psyched himself for the likelihood that he will have to operate at the peak of his powers on Saturday night if Scotland are to get the result they need from their critical World Cup showdown with Ireland in Paris.
Conor Murray lauds Ireland ability to switch focus ahead of Scotland showdown
Conor Murray believes Ireland are now far better at “flipping the page” following a big win as they bid to back up beating South Africa by securing a quarter-final spot when they face Scotland.
Scotland's Finn Russell psyched for battle of the 10s
Finn Russell has psyched himself for the likelihood that he will have to operate at the peak of his powers on Saturday night if Scotland are to get the result they need from their critical World Cup showdown with Ireland in Paris.
Pool Permutations: What Ireland need to do to qualify with one match left
It's coming down to the wire ahead of the final round of pool games at the Rugby World Cup.
Pretty much a World Cup final – Darcy Graham and Scotland ready for Ireland
Darcy Graham insisted Scotland are ready to “go to a dark place” as they bid to defy recent history in their mouth-watering qualification shootout with Ireland in Paris.