View from Scotland: Eddie O'Sullivan irked us but we haven't proved him wrong

Last week, Gregor Townsend’s side were talking about getting closer to being genuine contenders. Now, they face an uphill battle to finish in the top half of the table

The Scottish team huddle ahead of the game. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Back down to earth with a shuddering bump. Scotland’s fine Six Nations opening weekend win over England at Twickenham may have only been five weeks ago, but it seems like another lifetime.

The defeat to Wales in round two stung, but we could cling onto the red carding of Zander Fagerson as mitigation. There is no such relief available this time — because if we are being brutally honest with ourselves, then we have to admit that the narrowness of the defeat did not reflect the full extent of Ireland’s superiority.