A subtle alert for Scots

Scotland’s Johnnie Beattie expects to face a more subtle attacking force when Ireland visit Murrayfield this weekend – but sees no reason why a similar Scotland defensive display as that shown against Italy cannot produce a similar result.

Beattie and his team-mates resolutely repelled spells of Italian pressure until Alessandro Vanni crossed for a late consolation try in Scotland’s 34-10 victory after Sergio Parisse’s reverse pass finally cut the hosts open.

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