Five talking points as Scotland and Ireland clash in Six Nations - Ireland have registered 10 consecutive wins against Scotland.

Neil Doak's Ireland are disappointed that their impressive unbeaten run in the championship fell the way it did to England in Cork and want to make amends against the Scots

Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby has warned his Six Nations title-chasers that Scotland are capable of unleashing a formidable attack against them this weekend. Ireland can step up their pursuit of an unprecedented third consecutive Six Nations crown when they face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

AN EIGHT-DAY turnaround after a bonus-point win on the opening weekend of the Six Nations is just about the dream scenario. The extra day of recovery will help any Ireland player carrying the usual bumps and bruises that come with taking on a fired-up England team.