Catt believes Ireland need to 'go up another level' for Scotland clash

Recent history in this fixture is in Ireland’s favour and although the attack coach insists eight wins in a row against the Scots will have no bearing on this Saturday’s outcome in Paris.

UP ANOTHER LEVEL: Mike Catt believes Ireland need to go up another level from the South Africa victory when they take on Scotland. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland are prepared to meet fire with fire when they face an expansive Scotland attack on Saturday, backing themselves to play their game better than their Pool B adversaries.

The Six Nations Grand Slam winners have over the past two years and more shown an ability to win in a variety of ways, not least by rolling their sleeves up and edging an arm wrestle if necessary, as was the case 12 days ago against World Cup rivals South Africa.