Ireland v Scotland talking points

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Ireland host Scotland in Dublin on Saturday bidding for a victory that would tee up an all-out assault on a first NatWest 6 Nations Grand Slam in nine years.

Here, Press Association Sport examines the key talking points ahead of the Aviva Stadium showdown.

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt continues to defend his attacking style

Ireland v Scotland – Ireland Captain’s Run – Aviva Stadium
Joe Schmidt, right, has been busy defending Ireland’s attacking style (Brian Lawless/PA)

Devin Toner gets the nod over Iain Henderson at lock for Ireland

Ireland v Scotland – Ireland Captain’s Run – Aviva Stadium
Devin Toner, pictured, will start at lock for Ireland on Saturday (Brian Lawless/PA)

Scotland will not blink in their bid to attack from all corners

Scotland v England – RBS Six Nations – BT Murrayfield
Finn Russell, pictured, will pose Ireland serious problems in attack (Ian Rutherford/PA)

Garry Ringrose must hit the ground running on return from injury

Ireland Training and Press Conference – Carton House
Garry Ringrose, pictured, is Ireland’s third outside centre in four matches (Brian Lawless/PA)

Blair Kinghorn can expect to be targeted on his full Scotland debut

Scotland v England – RBS Six Nations – BT Murrayfield
Blair Kinghorn, right, will make his first Scotland start in Dublin (Ian Rutherford/PA)

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