Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named an unchanged side for the upcoming final round of the Six Nations game against Scotland to be played in Dublin.
Two weeks on from their triumph over England, Scotland - and some of their former players - know that a Six Nations victory against Italy in Rome won't be a given.
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to the starting line up for the fourth round of the Six Nations game against Italy to be played in Rome.
Scotland have recalled Edinburgh lock Marshall Sykes in the Six Nations squad ahead of the fourth round Six Nations clash against Italy at Stadio Olimpico.
Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe insisted that he will put his team interest ahead of his try-scoring records after guiding his team to a terrific win over England in the third round of the Six Nations.
Italy, the perennial wooden spoonists of the Guinness Six Nations, face Scotland in round 4 of the competition at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 9 March 2024, hoping that they can secure another elusive win in the competition.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has made five changes to the starting lineup for the Calcutta Cup game against Scotland, with George Furbank replacing Freddie Steward at full-back.
While he won't be involved against England on Saturday, the attributes and maturity of Paterson suggest Scotland fans won't have to wait too long to see the emerging talent again.