Gregor Townsend backs Scotland’s ‘framework’ to help them handle Ireland

Coach excited as Stade de France showdown looms.

PARIS-BOUND: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend during a training session at the Stade Pierre Mauroy. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire

The Scotland head coach, Gregor Townsend, believes excitement among his squad will intensify before their decisive showdown with Ireland in Paris on Saturday.

An 84-0 demolition of Romania in Lille on Saturday night – Scotland’s second consecutive bonus-point victory – has set up a Pool B eliminator against Andy Farrell’s side at Stade de France.