Russell dropped for Scotland clash with Ireland

Edinburgh stand-off Blair Kinghorn will make his first Guinness Six Nations start for Scotland against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday (4.45pm) in place of Finn Russell, who drops to the bench.

Head coach Gregor Townsend has made two changes to the team that started last weekend's win over Italy in Rome.

The other alteration sees second-row Jonny Gray replace his Exeter colleague Sam Skinner, who is among the replacements.

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