IT'S do or die for Scotland as they chase a Rugby World Cup quarter-final spot – but Six Nations champions Ireland stand in their way.
The Scots must beat Ireland to progress to the next round in what would be a dramatic conclusion to Pool B.
Townsend's side also need to avoid letting Ireland snatch a bonus point if they want to finish runners-up behind South Africa.
Scotland dismantled Romania on Saturday previous to keep their knockout hopes alive.
But the Scots have a huge task if they are to make it through as they'll play either defending champs South Africa or hosts France.
This is set to be a Rugby World Cup classic.
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When is Ireland vs Scotland?
- Scotland's last chance of Rugby World Cup progression against Ireland will take place on Saturday, October 7.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST.
- Stade de France in Paris is the allocated arena for this match and it can host approximately 80,000 fans.
- Ireland have won the last EIGHT matches including a 22-7 win at Murrayfield in March.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- Ireland vs Scotland will be broadcast LIVE on ITV 1 in the UK.
- Coverage is set to commence from 7:15pm BST – 45 minutes before kick-off.
- Fans can stream the action live through ITV X or alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.
Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes!
Ireland's Rugby World Cup match against Scotland can be watched for FREE in the UK as long as you have a valid TV license.
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What is the team news?
Ireland XV: 15. Hugo Keenan, 14. Mack Hansen, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Bundee Aki, 11. James Lowe, 10. Johnny Sexton (capt), 9. Jamison Gibson-Park, 8. Caelan Doris, 7. Josh van der Flier, 6. Peter O'Mahony, 5. Iain Henderson, 4. Tadhg Beirne, 3. Tadhg Furlong, 2. Dan Sheehan, 1. Andrew Porter
Ireland replacements: 16. Ronan Kelleher, 17. David Kilcoyne, 18. Finlay Bealham, 19. James Ryan, 20. Jack Conan, 21. Conor Murray, 22. Jack Crowley, 23. Stuart McCloskey
Scotland XV: 15. Blair Kinghorn, 14. Darcy Graham, 13. Huw Jones, 12. Sione Tuipulotu, 11. Duhan van der Merwe, 10. Finn Russell, 9. Ali Price, 8. Jack Dempsey, 7. Rory Darge, 6. Jamie Ritchie (capt), 5. Grant Gilchrist, 4. Richie Gray, 3. Zander Fagerson, 2. George Turner, 1. Pierre Schoeman
Scotland replacements: 16. Ewan Ashman, 17. Rory Sutherland, 18. WP Nel, 19. Scott Cummings, 20. Matt Fagerson, 21. Luke Crosbie, 22. George Horne, 23. Ollie Smith
What are the latest odds?
- Ireland to win 1/7
- Draw 20/1
- Scotland 9/2
*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication
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