Final preparations in the Saturday sun.

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Andy Burke
BBC Sport Scotland in Dublin

In the 27 years since Scotland were last relevant in the shake-up for the Six Nations on the final weekend, there have been plenty scars accrued along the way.

Sione Tuipulotu has only had to endure them in the past five years since he first donned the dark blue, but he has been around long enough to appreciate the opportunity he and his men have carved out for themselves as they prepare to take on Ireland in Dublin with a title and a Triple Crown still in play.

"We want to be the first of our kind and that's a big motivating factor," said the Scotland captain. "But it's not the be all and end all.

"Over the past five years, in certain aspects, we've been to hell and back together. So that's where my strength comes from, and our strength as a team: the hard stuff we've been through.

"The ability to be resilient in those times is what gives me the most confidence that we'll be the best version of ourselves."

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell speaking on ITV: "We're down to the last day and three sides can win it so it is up to us in this privilege position to make sure we attack the game.

"You've got to use that [experience] and what it takes to win big games like that, making sure all the emotions are in tact and make sure there is a lot of composure so we can put the game we want to out on the field when it matters.

"We have to show them the respect they deserve because they are a fantastic side so it is more of the same because our preparation has been that way and we have to deliver on the field today."

Peter Wright
Former Scotland prop on BBC Radio Scotland

The three players that need to front up for Scotland are the two locks and Zander Fagerson.

A lot has been made of Scotland's attacking prowess, but they actually have the best tackle success rate in this year's tournament with 89%.

They have also conceded the joint fewest turnovers since 41.

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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend tells BBC Scotland: "We got through training in one piece and training well.

"The guys are loving being in the environment and have enjoyed the games the past few weeks.

"All we've talked about this week is it's our last opportunity to go out and play together. Let's enjoy that.

"The players haven't talked about [Triple Crown and title]. It's just one more game.

"I chatted to Sione [about 1999] and the feelings I had as a player. The cohesion and momentum we had built - we couldn't wait to play.

"We're a better team now than two years ago and we've been through tough moments. It's going to be some contest.

"Ireland will go to their kicking game, but they like going through phases and possession is the best way to force the issue. The weather will allow both teams to play ambitiously."

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Rory Best
Former Ireland captain on ITV

If Ireland don't slow this Scottish breakdown down, they have so much class outside of that.

BBC Sport Scotland's Andy Burke explains all...

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The reigning champions are in pole position to secure a second consecutive title despite losing 50-40 to Scotland in a remarkable match at Murrayfield.

Fabien Galthie's side scored four tries in the final 15 minutes to secure a crucial bonus point that keeps them above Scotland at the top of the standings on points difference.

They both have 16 match points but France have a vastly superior points difference of +79 compared to +21.

Playing last on Super Saturday means Les Bleus will know exactly what is required before their game kicks off at 20:10 GMT.

• A bonus-point win over England will secure a record eighth Six Nations crown.
• If Ireland beat Scotland in the day's opening game, any win would secure the title.
• If Ireland and Scotland earn two points for a draw, such is France's points difference they can win the title with a draw of their own.
• Earning two bonus points in a high-scoring defeat of seven points or fewer could also secure the title
• However, if France fail to pick up any match points, then either Scotland or Ireland will lift the trophy.

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Third-placed Ireland, who battled to a 27-17 bonus-point victory over Wales on Friday, are two points behind France and Scotland on 14 points.

Andy Farrell's side lost to France in their opening game but have fought back to give themselves a chance of clinching a third title in four years.

However, they will need an out-of-form England side to shock France in Paris.

• Ireland will guarantee the title if they secure a bonus-point win over Scotland and England overcome France.
• An Ireland victory without a bonus point will be enough if France lose and only earn one bonus point.
• A draw or defeat by Scotland would end Ireland's title challenge.

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Scotland's sensational win over France put them in contention for a first title since their 1999 triumph in the old Five Nations.

However, Scotland have lost their last 11 matches against Ireland and have not won in Dublin since 2010.

With the table being so tight there are some complicated permutations.

• If Scotland beat Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, and England shock France at the Stade de France, the title will be theirs.
• A Scotland bonus-point win and a regulation four-point victory for France would also be enough for a first Six Nations title.
• A draw would be enough if France lose without collecting two bonus points.

Right, who wants some permutations?

Greig Laidlaw
Former Scotland captain on ITV

Now within this Scotland team there is a clear DNA of how they play, there is good cohesion.

Both sides will have their eyes on the big prize on Saturday, but one thing we know for sure is that the Triple Crown will be decided in Dublin.

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