As expected Ireland coach Declan Kidney has handed Paddy Jackson his debut at out half for Sunday's clash with Scotland in Murrayfield. Ronan O’Gara will start the game on the bench.

Luke Marshall replaces Gordon D'Arcy in the centre with Keith Earls on the wing. Ulster’s Craig Gilroy stars on the opposite wing.
Donnacha O'Callaghan comes in for Mike McCarthy and Tom Court replaces the suspended Cian Healy in the front row.

Devin Toner, Ian Henderson and Luke Fitzgerald are on the bench while Fergus McFadden has not been included in the match day squad.

Scotland have made one change for the game with Geoff Cross replacing Euan Murray at tight head. Murray is out as he does not play on Sundays due to his religious beliefs.

Ireland XV to play Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday  (15-1)

15: Rob Kearney

14:Craig Gilroy 13:Brian O'Driscoll

12:Luke Marshall

11:Keith Earls

10: Paddy Jackson

9:Conor Murray

8:Jamie Heaslip (capt)

7:Sean O'Brien

6:Peter O'Mahony

5:Donnacha Ryan

4:Donncha O'Callaghan

3:Mike Ross

2:Rory Best

1:Tom Court

Replacements: Sean Cronin, David Kilcoyne, Declan Fitzpatrick, Devin Toner, Iain Henderson, Eoin Reddan, Ronan O'Gara, Luke Fitzgerald

Image: Paddy Jackson and Luke Marshall as head coach Declan Kidney watches on
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