Scots pair on collision course to face Ireland

JIM HAMILTON and Nathan Hines smashed their 18-stone-plus frames into each other as hard as they could and knew they would be fit for Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations game against Ireland.

Frank Hadden’s first-choice second-row pairing yesterday completed surprise comebacks from injury after being named in the squad for Saturday’s match at Murrayfield.

Hamilton, who missed the win over Italy a week and a half ago with a shoulder injury, was restored to the starting XV, while Hines, who had been expected to miss the entire championship with a knee problem, was named on the bench.