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Four talking points as Scotland prepare to get under Ireland's skin
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Having said after Scotland's opening victory over Italy that he didn't anticipate making "too many changes" to face Ireland, Gregor Townsend still opted to tweak three of his starting line-up for the arrival of the defending champions on Sunday.