Six changes announced by Ireland for Scotland clash

Johnny Sexton is back to captain Ireland in Sunday's Six Nations meeting with Scotland.

Tadhg Furlong will make his first start of the tournament in the front row, while Garry Ringrose is named in the centre.

Conor Murray starts at scrum-half, with Jamison Gibson Park named on the bench.

Robbie Henshaw also takes his place among the replacements.

Ireland are looking to keep their bid for the Grand Slam on track after winning their opening three matches.

Andy Farrell's side have defeated Wales, France and Italy as they chase a first clean sweep of victories since 2018.

Ireland: Keenan; Hansen, Ringrose, Aki, Lowe; Sexton (capt), Murray; Porter, Sheehan, Furlong; Henderson, Ryan, O'Mahony, van der Flier, Doris.

Replacements: Kelleher, Healy, O'Toole, Baird, Conan, Gibson-Park, Byrne, Henshaw.