Scotland co-captain Rory Darge salutes 'world class' Ireland's staying power

Scotland co-captain Rory Darge says Ireland's staying power in games makes them a "world class" obstacle to overcome.

Ireland are aiming to extend a 10-game winning streak against the Scots at Murrayfield on Sunday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) and Darge, who has played in three of those matches, respects the durability of the Irish side.

"Ireland are obviously world class, and I think that's the danger when you play them, is they don't necessarily go away," he said.

"They stay at it, and there are so many words you can use to describe their qualities. They're clinical. If you give them those opportunities, they usually take them.

"Their breakdown work's world class. We know that it's going to be some challenge to get a result tomorrow, but rather than focus on that too much, we just have to really bring our focus and attention to what we can do well."

Darge, who will line up alongside his Glasgow colleagues Jack Dempsey and Matt Fagerson in the back-row, is braced for a formidable test from Ireland's trio of Peter O'Mahony, Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris.

"The whole back row, you look at Pete, you look at Caelan as well, they're going to bring a massive amount of quality around the breakdown, and try and slow us down and speed their ball up," said Darge.

"As a back row and as a team, we've got a massive challenge on our hands to get parity there and try and give ourselves the best chance."

He also backed his Glasgow team-mate Tom Jordan to continue his "whirlwind" journey by taking his first Six Nations start in his stride on Sunday.

The 26-year-old back will wear the number 12 jersey usually reserved for injured centre and national team captain Sione Tuipulotu after a strong display as a second-half replacement for