IT’S do or die for Scotland as they chase a Rugby World Cup quarter-final spot – but Six Nations champions Ireland stand in their way.
The Scots must beat Ireland to progress to the next round in what would be a dramatic conclusion to Pool B.
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Townsend’s side also need to avoid letting Ireland snatch a bonus point if they want to finish runners-up behind South Africa.
Scotland dismantled Romania on Saturday previous to keep their knockout hopes alive.
But the Scots have a huge task if they are to make it through as they’ll play either defending champs South Africa or hosts France.
This is set to be a Rugby World Cup classic.
When is Ireland vs Scotland?
Scotland’s last chance of Rugby World Cup progression against Ireland will take place on Saturday, October 7.It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST.Stade de France in Paris is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 80,000 fans.Ireland have won the last EIGHT matches including a 22-7 win at Murrayfield in March.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
Ireland vs Scotland will be broadcast LIVE on ITV 1 in the UK.Coverage is set to commence from 7:15pm BST – 45 minutes before kick-off.Fans can stream the action live through ITV X or alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.
Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes!
Ireland’s Rugby World Cup match against Scotland can be watched for FREE in the UK as long as you have a valid TV license.
What is the team news?
Ireland forwards: Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Ronan Kelleher, David Kilcoyne, Jeremy Loughman, Joe McCarthy, Peter O’Mahony, Tom O’Toole, Andrew Porter, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Josh van der Flier.
Ireland backs: Bundee Aki, Ross Byrne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Keith Earls, Jamison Gibson-Park, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Conor Murray, Jimmy O’Brien, Garry Ringrose, Johnny Sexton (captain).
Scotland forwards: Ashman, Bhatti, Cherry, Crosbie, Cummings, Darge, Dempsey, Fagerson, Fagerson, Gilchrist, Gray, Nel, Ritchie, Schoeman, Sebastian, Skinner, Sutherland, Turner, Watson
Scotland backs: Graham, Harris, Healy, Horne, Jones, Kinghorn, Price, Redpath, Russell, Smith, Steyn, Tuipulotu, Van der Merwe, White
What are the latest odds?
Ireland to win 1/7Draw 20/1Scotland 9/2
*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication
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