In a statement confirming his role at the match, Scottish Rugby said: “Sir Chris Hoy will be back at Scottish Gas Murrayfield this Sunday delivering the match ball for the game against Ireland.

the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said. Hansen, who has scored 15 tries in 30 appearances for Ireland, would sit out as a precaution because of hamstring tightness, the IRFU said in a statement.

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