Jackson: I've come a long way since nervy Heineken Cup final

Ireland coach Declan Kidney today served notice that Ronan O’Gara’s Test career is nearing its conclusion after naming the uncapped Paddy Jackson at fly-half against Scotland.

The expectation was that O’Gara would replace Jonathan Sexton, who tore his hamstring in the 12-6 defeat by England, for what has become a pivotal RBS 6 Nations clash at Murrayfield.