Ireland, Scotland and Gregor Townsend

Scotland v Ireland ‘needle’ is ‘more on the Irish side’, claims Gregor Townsend
I don’t think there’s any extra rivalry, but it’s definitely more on the Irish side,” said Gregor Townsend ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Ireland. “I think teams want to build up something to provide extra motivation so maybe it’s more on the Irish side or the Irish media side that there’s this rivalry or needle to give them extra motivation on why they want to win again.
'Maybe it’s more on the Irish side' - Gregor Townsend on Scotland-Ireland 'grudge'
Gregor Townsend dismissed any notion that Scotland versus Ireland has become a grudge match ahead of Sunday’s Guinness Six
Scotland boss Townsend has no grudge against Six Nations kings Ireland
Ireland began their bid for a record third successive Six Nations title with a 27-22 win over England in Dublin, while Scotland demonstrated admirable resolve to beat Italy 31-19 in Edinburgh after the Azzurri drew level at 19-19.
No 'needle' with Ireland despite winless run - Townsend
Gregor Townsend says he does not view Scotland's Six Nations showdown with Ireland on Sunday as a "needle game", and insists ending a 10-match losing run to the Irish provides no extra motivation.
No extra rivalry: Gregor Townsend plays down Scotland-Ireland grudge match talk
The Scots have lost each of their last 10 meetings against the Irish in a run stretching back to February 2017.
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Scotland change three for visit of Ireland in Six Nations
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Is Scotland vs Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel, team news and how to watch Six Nations clash
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Scotland must be ready to 'adapt'
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