Farrell should stick with Ireland's winning formula for Scotland clash

Murray Kinsella Reports from Tours NOW IS SURELY not the time to start shaking things up and worrying about what may lie ahead.

This weekend’s clash with the Scots has more riding on it than usual too. It is akin to a round-of-16 knock-out tie given that both sides could be packing their bags if they lose. That’s why Farrell should stick rigidly with his winning formula when it comes to his team selection this weekend. Given that Dan Sheehan was only returning from his foot injury for that clash with South Africa, it was sensible to use him off the bench as Rónan Kelleher started in the number two shirt.

Second row James Ryan has been carrying a hand injury since the South Africa match but Ireland say he returned to full training today. If there is concern over Ryan, there is an extremely experienced and in-form replacement for him in Iain Henderson, who would also take over the lineout calling from Ryan.

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