Max Williamson and Grant Gilchrist form a new-look second row, and Zander Fagerson is back in the starting XV, as Scotland chase the victory away to Ireland that could lead to a first Six Nations title.

Scotland’s sensational 50-40 win over France at Murrayfield has put them in contention for a first championship since their 1999 triumph in the old Five Nations.

However, the Scots have lost their past 11 matches against Ireland, have not won in Dublin since 2010, and have never won four games in a Six Nations campaign.

They also need defending champions France to slip up at home to England.

Head coach Gregor Townsend insists his squad are “fresh” and “loving playing together” after an incredible display against the French but played down questions referencing the Dublin showdown as a cup final.

“We’ve not talked about that,” he said of the various title permutations. “It’s the final opportunity for this group to go out and play. It’s out of our hands, really. We can only do a certain amount and that’s good in a way.

“It’s a game against an opponent that’s had the upper hand on us for years. They’ve got a brilliant record at home.

“It’s a challenge, but an opportunity for us to go and deliver an even better performance than we did last week.”