Irish Times rugby correspondent Gerry Thornley gives his thoughts on Declan Kidney’s decision to start Paddy Jackson at outhalf against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Luke Marshall’s selection at inside centre and Tom Court’s return to the frontrow means “there’s definitely an Ulster heartbeat in this team now”.
Meanwhile, Ireland coach Declan Kidney’s says his decision to start Paddy Jackson against Scotland was what he felt was right for the team.