Ireland and Scotland begin their World Cup experience in Yokohama on Sunday in game which could decide who finishes top of Pool A, even.
Joe Schmidt’s Ireland side have suffered a fairly rotten run since beating New Zealand but despite several bad performances that they enter the World Cup as the world’s number one rated side.
The men in green regained their confidence using back-to-back victories over Wales, which saw the return of a couple of key men most especially dominating World Player of the Year Johnny Sexton after being humiliated at Twickenham from England.
But ahead of the crucial battle, Schmidt was made to shuffle his pack injuries to backs Robbie Henshaw,” Rob Kearney and Keith Earls. The exciting Jordan Larmour and Andew Conway will both now get their opportunity to shine on the stage in rugby.
The midfield see’s Duncan Taylor and Sam Johnson start together for only the second time, although gregor Townsend has really gone because of his tried and tested on the entire. Much of Scotland’s success will hinge to the performances of Finn Russell, who was majestic from the epic comeback in Twickenham — when he can fire then this side can trouble anyone.
After departing the corresponding Six Nations fixture and missing the rest of the contest, Stuart Hogg is termed at full-back in a back three which contains two additional infantry in Tommy Seymour along with Sean Maitland.
Conditions look set to be moist and humid in Yokohama and it will be interesting to see either side with contrasting designs manage this.
My single bet for this particular match centers together with three tries in seven appearances — around Conor Murra, y among the world, who has a good hit rate against the Scots. Close to the line there aren’t many better variety nines at getting low and forcing to score.
Given the expected conditions and also his scoring record, I like Murray’s sniping capability across 5/1 and the fringes to score anytime appears slightly too big when taking his record into Consideration. ??
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