Super Saturday has arrived in the Six Nations, promising plenty of drama after a chaotic round four. Both Ireland and Scotland suffered in the last round, with Ireland losing to a Marcus Smith drop-goal and Scotland falling to Italy. The surprise results have left four teams in contention for the title, but Ireland only needs one point to secure the championship. Scotland faces a tougher task, needing to beat Ireland by 39 points. Both teams will be looking to improve on their recent performances and put on a show for the fans.
The game will be won in the collision battle, where Ireland must improve their physicality and set-piece play, while Scotland will need to replicate England's performance and tighten up their discipline. Key players to watch include Hugo Keenan for Ireland and Huw Jones for Scotland. The main head-to-head will be Crowley vs Russell, with both fly-halves expected to play crucial roles in their team's success. Ultimately, it is predicted that Ireland will win by 14 points and claim the Six Nations title.
The matchup will take place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, officiated by referee Matthew Carley.