SCOT
No.Name
15Stuart Hogg, FB
T
2
14Sean Maitland, W
13Huw Jones, C
12Alex Dunbar, C
T
11Tommy Seymour, W
10Finn Russell, FH
9Greig Laidlaw, SH
3
2
1Allan Dell, P
2Fraser Brown, H
3Zander Fagerson, P
4Richie Gray, L
5Jonny Gray, L
6Ryan Wilson, FL
7Hamish Watson, FL
8Josh Strauss, N8
Replacements
16Ross Ford, R
17Gordon Reid, R
18Simon Berghan, R
19Tim Swinson, R
20John Barclay, R
21Ali Price, R
22Duncan Weir, R
23Mark Bennett, R

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Scottish Gas Murrayfield
2:25 PM, February 4, 2017
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Match Commentary

81'27-22 End of second half
81'27-22 Penalty goal - Greig Laidlaw , Scotland
80'213 tackles made by Scotland, 32 missed. Just 7% territory in the second half. Incredible achievement to go on and win from there.
80'Laidlaw dissects the posts to spark celebrations at Murrayfield.
79'That should be the game as Laidlaw takes the full minute to see out the clock and a memorable win for Scotland!
78'The resulting maul is well defended and Laidlaw darts but is shut down. Scottish forwards carrying into the heart of the Irish defense as they look to finish the game off. Penalty Scotland!
77'High tackle from Tommy Bowe on Alex Dunbar who was charging towards the Irish 22. Scotland kick the penalty to the Ireland 5 metre line instead of taking the points.
75'Mark Bennett chips in behind the Irish defense but Murray collects before Zebo fires a long kick back. End to end stuff now and Scotland look to close out the game.
75'Ferocious defense from Scotland as they a turnover which is kicked long. Kearney runs it back. Ireland possession now but they're under pressure.
73'24-22 Penalty goal - Greig Laidlaw , Scotland
72'Scotland go through the phases but Irish defense holds strong. Penalty to Scotland though for not rolling away at the breakdown. Should be an easy three points for Laidlaw and the chance to regain the lead.
70'Scotland soaking up pressure and eventually force a penalty. Finn Russell kicks it to the Ireland 22. First chance of the half now for the home side.
69'Substitute on - John Ryan , Ireland
69'Player substituted - Tadhg Furlong , Ireland
68'Tadhg Furlong has been incredibly impressive once again today. The tight-head has carried 11 times so far and destructive at scrum-time.
68'Substitute on - Tommy Bowe , Ireland
68'Player substituted - Keith Earls , Ireland
67'Phases later and the Ulster fly-half puts boot to ball with great effect as Stuart Hogg has no choice but to run into touch. Ireland lineout deep inside the Scotland 22.
66'Finn Russell looked to have collected a Conor Murray box kick but spills it and Paddy Jackson gathers to set his side in motion again.
66'Player substituted - Josh Strauss , Scotland
66'Substitute on - Tim Swinson , Scotland
66'Player substituted - Sean O'Brien , Ireland
66'Substitute on - Josh van der Flier , Ireland
65'Huw Jones pulls down Robbie Henshaw on his 22, springs to his feet and forces the turnover which Laidlaw then lumps down field.
64'Scotland are starting to look tired while Ireland have a spring in their step. A tale of two halves this game as Ireland set off on another attack.
64'Substitute on - Ultan Dillane , Ireland
64'Player substituted - Iain Henderson , Ireland
63'Ireland grind forward before Paddy Jackson cuts a line off Conor Murray and scrambles over the line for the try. Scotland defense eventually fatigues as Ireland take the lead for the first time in this game.
63'21-22 Conversion - Paddy Jackson , Ireland
62'21-20 Try - Paddy Jackson , Ireland
60'Ireland launch another attack now as they crash it up in midfield. Wave after wave of green jerseys now, Scotland holding strong though.
60'Player substituted - Huw Jones , Scotland
60'Substitute on - Mark Bennett , Scotland
59'Rob Kearney makes and outside break out of seemingly nothing, takes on and beats Hogg before feeding it back inside to Earls who gets over. Maitland makes a brilliant cover tackle on Kearney though who was in touch before he offloaded. What a match!
58'Conor Murray charges down Finn Russell and sets off before feeding it inside to Jamie Heaslip who tries to offload to Henshaw but Maitland reads the play and intercepts it. What a game this is.
56'Substitute on - Cian Healy , Ireland
56'Player substituted - Jack McGrath , Ireland
56'Player substituted - Allan Dell , Scotland
56'Substitute on - Gordon Reid , Scotland
55'Sean O'Brien fends off a would be defender and chargers towards the Scotland 22. Ireland with a spring in their step now but John Barclay gets over the ball and turns it over. Breathless passage of play that.
53'Scottish forwards grind out the hard yards and edge their way to the Ireland 22. The Irish defense is good though and Henshaw turns it over before Earls sets off on a counter attack.
52'Substitute on - Finn Russell , Scotland
52'Player substituted - Duncan Weir , Scotland
51'This time Rory Best finds his man and Ireland clear their line but only to the 22. Scotland with possession and territory now.
51'Duncan Weir spots space and puts a perfect kick in behind Simon Zebo to pin the visitors back on their own 5 metre line. Superb kick.
50'Stuart Hogg runs back a Conor Murray box kick and Scotland go through the phases on the half-way. Ireland's intensity visibly better than in the first 40 minutes.
49'Player substituted - Hamish Watson , Scotland
49'Substitute on - John Barclay , Scotland
49'21-15 Conversion - Paddy Jackson , Ireland
48'21-13 Try - Iain Henderson , Ireland
47'After Conor Murray is held up just inches short, Iain Henderson takes a turn and he gets over for the score.
46'Scotland hold strong and start to move forward. Another penalty advantage as Ireland hammer away at the Scotland line.
46'Scotland hold strong and start to move forward. Another penalty advantage as Ireland hammer away at the Scotland line.
46'Player substituted - Finn Russell , Scotland
46'Substitute on - Duncan Weir , Scotland
45'Finn Russel off for an HIA check. Duncan Weir enters the fray as a temporary replacement.
45'Rory Best opts for a scrum on the Scotland 5 metre line from the penalty. After their first-half dominance, it was an obvious choice.
44'Still the Irish forwards hammer away but Scotland just manage to hold them out. Penalty conceded now but Ireland keep coming.
43'Stander, Heaslip and O'Brien with consecutive carries as Ireland take play deep inside the Scotland 22.
41'Sean O'Brien gets over the ball and wins a penalty for his side. Out and out openside play that.
41'Hogg's clearance takes play just outside the Scotland 22 with an Ireland lineout but again it's loose and Ross Ford gathers at the tail.
41'21-8 End of first half
40'Teams are back out for the second half. Paddy Jackson gets us underway as he kicks it deep inside the Scotland half.
40'Rob Kearney with a try saving tackle on the left hand touchline as he flies up and smashes Hogg. Simon Zebo intercepts and punts it downfield. Seymour chases back and recovers before Laidlaw puts it out for half-time.
40'21-8 Start of second half
38'Tommy Seymour comes off his wing in midfield and Scotland go on the attack in hope of a first-half bonus point. Forwards rumble on deep inside the Ireland 22.
36'Powerful carry now from Stander as he sets Ireland on their way. Joe Schmidt's men will be wanting another score before the half.
35'Scotland build through the phases inside the Ireland half. Finn Russell has a dart but is brought down and CJ Stander gets over the ball and wins the penalty.
34'21-8 Penalty goal - Paddy Jackson , Ireland
31'
31'Ireland with possession just inside the Scotland half as they look to put some width on it. Scotland's defense continues to hold strong.
30'21-5 Conversion - Greig Laidlaw , Scotland
29'Alex Dunbar stands in the lineout and it's old school with no jump. He collects and goes over from just yards out. Clever play from Scotland there as they edge towards the bonus point.
29'19-5 Try - Alex Dunbar , Scotland
27'Conor Murray looks to box kick but flicks it behind him to Rob Kearney who knocks on. Scotland gifted possession on the Irish 22.
27'Player substituted - Fraser Brown , Scotland
27'Substitute on - Ross Ford , Scotland
26'14-5 Try - Keith Earls , Ireland
25'Ireland go through 20 phases before Scotland concede a penalty. The ball is sent wide during the penalty advantage and it slips through Tommy Seymour's hands straight to Keith Earls who goes over wide on the left touchline.
24'Robbie Henshaw with a powerful carry brings play to the Scotland 22. Paddy Jackson with a mini break takes play deep inside the 22. Ireland going through the phases now as they build pressure on the Scottish defense.
22'Stuart Hogg outlining his Lions credentials. Huw Jones delay on the pass sets up a two on one, Hogg sold Zebo the dummie and away he went.
22'14-0 Conversion - Greig Laidlaw , Scotland
21'Scotland send the ball wide to the left and Stuart Hogg busts through the tackle and sprints away for his second try.
21'12-0 Try - Stuart Hogg , Scotland
19'Scotland once again disrupt the lineout and Hogg clears again.
19'Another scrum penalty against Scotland. The Irish front row are dishing out a harsh lesson as the referee issues a warning to Laidlaw. Huge kick from the penalty gives Ireland an attacking lineout deep inside the Scotland 22.
17'Kearney hits up in the middle of the pitch and gets over the gain line. Ireland go through several phases but Scotland force the turnover and pin the visitors back.
15'Better scrum this time as Dunbar charges up before Hogg fires a huge clearance kick up to the half way. Exciting opening 15 minutes at Murrayfield so far.
14'Pressure on the Scotland tight five again but the scrum is reset.
13'Toner collects the lineout and the maul gets going but the referee penalizes Ireland for an accidental offside. Scrum Scotland on the 5 metres line.
12'Penalty advantage after Scotland collapse the maul. Once again it's put into the corner.
11'Sean O'Brien slices through the defense and is brought down 10 metres out. Scotland concede the penalty which Paddy Jackson puts into the corner.
10'Ireland building through the phases now as Zebo carries the ball up to the Scotland 22.
10'Player substituted - Ross Ford , Scotland
10'Substitute on - Fraser Brown , Scotland
10'7-0 Conversion - Greig Laidlaw , Scotland
9'Patient build up play from Scotland. The forwards carrying hard before Laidlaw picks his head up, spots the opportunity out wide and sends it to the backs.
9'5-0 Try - Stuart Hogg , Scotland
8'Russell flings the ball out wide and it bounces up to Stuart Hogg who collects and darts over for the opening score.
7'Scotland power into the Ireland defense and are just 2 metres out. Brilliant start from the homeside. The forwards pick and gone around the fringes.
6'Finn Russell pushes it in behind Keith Earls, the Ireland wing collects and slices a clearance kick. Attacking lineout for Scotland just outside the Irish 22.
5'Another powerful scrum by Ireland earns a penalty. That's twice the Irish set piece as cleared pressure. Another scrappy lineout though and Scotland turn the ball over again.
5'Player substituted - Fraser Brown , Scotland
5'Substitute on - Ross Ford , Scotland
4'Scotland turn it over and Laidlaw flings the ball wide to Huw Jones who launches the attack. Play is swung back to the other touchline but it's knocked on just outside the Irish 22.
3'Attacking lineout for Ireland just inside the Scotland half. O'Brien and then Heaslip carry in quick succession but the Scottish defense holds strong.
1'Ireland keep the ball at the base of the scrum and get a shunt on to good effect as they squeeze out a penalty.
1'Finn Russell kicks it deep into the Irish 22 and Simon Zebo collects. Kearney with a clearance kick. Scotland attacking lineout between the 22 and 10m.
1'And we're underway at Murrayfield! The Six Nations has begun.
1'Time for then anthems. First Ireland's Call before a perfect rendition of Flower of Scotland.
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1'Time for then anthems. First Ireland's Call before a perfect rendition of Flower of Scotland.
1'Teams are in the tunnel and here they come. Time for the 2017 Six Nations to get underway!
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1'0-0 Start of first half

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