Ireland vs Scotland: The standout performers

The Irish have done it! Back to back titles have been secured, and a strong message has been sent to the world champion Springboks that the north is coming, ahead of the South African Incoming Series.

After going into the 2023 world cup as favorites, beating the reigning world champions in the pool stage, and then losing to New Zealand in the qaurter-final, the Irish were desperate to prove that they are still the best team in the world by securing another 6Nations title. 

Although the Grand Slam may have evaded them this time, the Celtic warriors will be relishong the challenge that awaits in Africa against the back to back world champions. For the Scotts it may unfortunately be back to the drawing board after a lacklustre ending to their 2024 6Nations campaign. 

Allow us to take a look at three of the best in toadys 6Natiosn fixture against Ireland.

Jamison Gibson-Park

The Irish half-back had a stellar outing that saw him crowned as the man of the match. Gibson-Park more than doubled his nearest competitors passing stats, completing a staggering 103 passes coupled with 4 carries along with 10 metres gained. His effeciency was also to lauded completing 6 tackles in his defensive contribution to the team.

Calvin Nash

Nash has stamped his name as world class attacking player, and that is why he topped the list amongst defenders beaten with 6, two ahead of his closest competitor. 7 Seven carries saw him gain 34 metres of ground off 7 carries and one offload that sent Bundee Aki through a gap. His three tackles saw him round off what was noteworthy showing in Ireland's closing game of the 6Nations.

Andy Christie

Although he may have been on the losing end of tonights result, the Scottish number 6 left everything on the field today. Although 3 carries may have seen him gain only 1 metre of ground, his defensive contributions make it easy to forget and not worth even mentioning. Christie's 27 tackles completed saw him finish just one shy of RWC final Man of the match Pieter-Steph du Toit's record of 28. Christie was also impressive on the distribution side of things, completing 5 passes.