Cautious Kidney plays up ‘hungry’ Scotland threat

NEVER a man for brash predictions or bold statements, Declan Kidney was his traditionally understated self on the eve of this evening’s Triple Crown clash at Croke Park.

The Ireland coach was echoing the view that Scotland are on the threshold of a breakthrough under Andy Robinson, and he believes that his job this week has been to make sure that the watershed moment isn’t today.

After defeats to France, Italy and Wales and last week’s draw with England, the Scots, who started their Six Nations off with hopes of an upturn in fortunes, are staring down the handle of a Wooden Spoon.