Sport This Sunday, March 12, Scotland received Ireland on the lawn of Murrayfield, where the suspense finally lasted only one period. Final score: 7 to 22.
In the aftermath of an explosive England – France, Scotland knows what remains to be done to revive the suspense in this 2023 6 Nations Tournament. If the XV of Chardon wins, they relaunch themselves in the race for final victory. Pumped up, the North British nation is also celebrating a happy event. Indeed, the prodigious international back Stuart Hogg celebrates his 100ᵉ selection. For the occasion, he returns accompanied by his children on the lawn of Murrayfield this Sunday, March 12. One of his sons even brings him the ball to kick off the game.
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Sport A disputed first period
In the first minutes, Ireland returned very quickly to their match. From the first minutes, they are very close to registering a try. Indeed, an Irish throws the ball into the in-goal, but fortunately for the Scots, an imbroglio about the ball played on the previous touch saves them 5 points behind. Ireland then scores a penalty through Jonny Sexton. Following this opening of the Irish scoring, the locals wake up and chain the playing times. Incisive, the men in blue use the power of their fronts and the speed of the backs to advance. In the 17th minute, Huw Jones dives into the in-goal, the Irish defense is completely deceived by a splendid feint of redoubled between Tuipulotu and Russell.
Huw Jones crosses the line and makes Murrayfield exult 🔥
#SixNations | #SCOvIRE pic.twitter.com/evyTMvjDdC— Six Nations (FR) (@SixNations_FR) March 12, 2023
At the start of the match, there is a breakage on the ground. Richie Gray only remains on the pitch for a few minutes. On the Irish side, Henderson, Sheehan and Doris also gave way within half an hour. In the 27th minute, Ireland manages to break the Scottish lock. Mack Hansen dives to the extreme limit of in-goal after a dominant streak from his side. The late return of van der Merwe will do nothing and the Scottish winger seems to be hurt on this tackle. During the next 10 minutes, the ball goes from one camp to another. The two teams put a lot of intensity into the match and made a few handball and line-out errors which kept the suspense going. The debates are disputed and no team manages to gain the upper hand. Score at halftime: 7 to 8 in favor of Ireland.
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Sport A sequel to the advantage of Ireland
At the start of the second half, the debates are still disputed and the equation of the injured becomes a little more complicated for Ireland. Indeed, the hooker replacing Kelleher is affected and can no longer ensure the throws in touch. If he stays on the field for a few more minutes, it is the third row and best player in the world Josh van der Flier who ensures the throw. The latter also fulfills his role rather well and only misses a throw, the only one attempted at the bottom of the lineout. At the same time, the prop Cian Healy takes on the role of closed scrum hooker and also succeeds in his one-day conversion.
Josh Van der Flier new launcher on the Irish side ☘️
#SixNations | #SCOvIRE pic.twitter.com/T6JWpsnJu3— Six Nations (FR) (@SixNations_FR) March 12, 2023
If little happens when they return from the locker room, two tries will be scored in quick succession in 5 minutes by the Greens. At first, James Lowe dives into the scoring area after an Irish domination. At the hour mark, the Irish take advantage of the momentum to drive the point home through Conan. If the Scottish do not particularly fail in defense, they remain very approximate on their offensive phases. With forwards, loss of balls and some very good opponent scratches, the game begins to lean towards the visitors.
☘️ Ireland fly to another victory ✈️
#SixNations | #SCOvIRE pic.twitter.com/irSCFchnuT— Six Nations (FR) (@SixNations_FR) March 12, 2023
During the end of the match, nothing changes the established order between the 50ᵉ and the 80ᵉ minute. Despite the numerous Irish injuries, forcing almost the entire Irish bench to return before the hour mark, it was the Scots who seemed to be exhausted. The long stoppage of play to take care of the green center Garry Ringrose, who is knocked out on a tackle, does not cool Andy Farrell’s men. The latter seek to obtain the offensive bonus which would allow them to approach their final match against England in all serenity. But Scottish solidity and a few Irish errors allow the XV du Thistle to be the only team not to have conceded a victory by 5 points against Andy Farrell’s men. Final score: 7 to 22.
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