Lowe lays it on the line: 'The challenge is Scotland, the challenge isn’t trophy-focused'

Ireland's James Lowe with Courtney Lawes and Max Malins of England

After a hard-earned victory at Twickenham, James Lowe insists this Saturday’s home Guinness Six Nations finale at Aviva Stadium will have nothing to do with targeting trophies and everything to do with overcoming Scotland.

Victory over Gregor Townsend’s side will see Ireland claim a Triple Crown following wins over Wales in round one and last Saturday’s bonus-point success against England. It would also mean a first trophy presentation on home soil since the first of Ireland’s five Triple Crowns to date in 2004 when Eddie O’Sullivan’s team defeated the Scots 37-16.