Ireland presented with opportunity to take the lead over Scotland for first time in history

Ireland have a unique opportunity in Sunday's Six Nations clash in Murrayfield

Brian O'Driscoll celebrates victory over Scotland in 2000. Picture: INPHO/Patrick Bolger

It may come as a surprise to learn that next Sunday in Murrayfield Ireland will play arguably one of their most important matches in almost 150 years of Test rugby.

Yes, 138 matches after playing Scotland for the first time, Ireland finally have the opportunity to lead in the head-to-head series, with both teams now on 66 victories each (plus five draws and one abandoned).