Captain Johnny Sexton during Ireland's press conference | PICTURE: Sportsfile
IRELAND will play their last group game of the World Cup tournament this Saturday, October 7, against old rivals Scotland.
This game hangs on a knife edge as Any two from the three of South Africa, Ireland and Scotland can still advance to the knock-out stages, but one bonus point could be sufficient for Ireland to top the pool and advance.
A solitary bonus point would secure Ireland a place in the quarter-finals provided they prevented Scotland from securing a try-scoring bonus point.
The game will take place in the Stade de France in Paris, with huge crowds expected again.
When:
Kick-off is at 8pm (9pm local time)
Where to watch:
The game will be live on Virgin Media One from 7pm. It will also be streamed on the Virgin Media Player.
Squads:
Ireland: Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Jonathan Sexton (C), Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Tadhg Beirne, Iain Henderson, Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris.
Replacments: Ronan Kelleher, Dave Kilcoyne, Finlay Bealham, James Ryan, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley, Stuart McCloskey.
Scotland: Blair Kinghorn; Darcy Graham, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe; Finn Russell, Ali Price; Pierre Schoeman, George Turner, Zander Fagerson; Richie Gray, Grant Gilchrist; Jamie Ritchie (C), Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey.
Replacements: Ewan Ashman, Rory Sutherland, WP Nel, Scott Cummings, Matt Fagerson, Luke Crosbie, George Horne, Ollie Smith.
Odds:
It is 1/6 that Ireland will beat Scotland
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