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Five areas where Ireland can expose Scotland’s weaknesses
Ireland have had success in the past by starving the Scottish of possession
Darcy Graham of Scotland makes a break during the Guinness Six Nations 2025 match between Scotland and Italy. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty
Nathan Johns
Thu Feb 06 2025 - 06:00
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