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What will be the difference on today?

Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble thinks physicality will be key.

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Here's a look at how things stand heading into the final weekend, with France, Scotland and Ireland all still in contention.

Tasty.

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Rory Darge insists Scotland have become used to having to win in this year's Six Nations as they prepare for a potentially decisive final-day showdown in Ireland.

Beating Ireland for the first time since 2017 could secure Gregor Townsend's side the championship, so long as it betters France's match with visitors England later on Sunday.

"For a while now, it's been win or you're not going to be in with a shout," Darge said. "Obviously to be in with any sort of chance this weekend, we'll have to win.

"It's massively exciting, no getting away from it. I've never been in this position before.

"I've played in a few Six Nations now and to be going into the last weekend with what's at stake, it's really exciting. But ultimately we just have to focus on the performance against Ireland and then come what may."

You may have noticed a set of highlights missing from Scotland's tournament so far, and for good reason.

Last week, they beat France in one of the most entertaining games in Six Nations history.

It was so good, we thought it deserved its own post.

Just like with Ireland, Scotland's campaign started slowly and then burst into life.

One bad defeat, one great victory and two unconvincing wins.

Ireland have had an up and down Six Nations campaign so far, but they are still in with a shout of silverware today.

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This week, Gavin Andrews and Conor Murray were joined by Andrew Trimble for a big Ireland v Scotland preview.

Gavin and Conor will also be back later on to react to the big game!

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The last Triple Crown shootout between two sides in the Six Nations?

It was way back in 2009, when Ireland beat Wales in Cardiff not only to win that trophy, but also the Grand Slam.

There was history made that afternoon. Will there be more today?

Peter Gillibrand
BBC Newsbeat

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An unusual feeling for two Scottish fans… wanting England to “put a performance in” against France on the weekend, but that’s the Six Nations for you.

With three teams competing for the trophy, BBC Newsbeat’s been speaking to the lads at Marr Rugby in Troon who say the club is going to be open for Scotland’s match in Ireland.

“Every Scottish person always has unsupported confidence,” say 22-year-old club captain Ali Rogers, adding: “It’s always going to be our year.”

“I didn’t think it after the first week, but here we are,” adds Andrew Bowler, 19, who is one of the coaches there.

Ali says Dublin is “a hard place to go but they’re going into it after a massive streak of wins”.

“The momentum’s with them,” Andrew agrees. “The only thing that slightly concerns me is the slightly weakened second row.

“They’ve got some amazing talented players so it’s just about putting it all together and putting it out on the pitch.”

Whatever the result, Ali says he’ll be out on the town after the game on Saturday night.

“Then who knows where I’ll be on the Sunday.”

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Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI senior journalist at Aviva Stadium

The Aviva Stadium press room is absolutely heaving at the start of what's shaping up to be a seriously long day.

There'll be roughly six hours between the end of Ireland v Scotland and full-time in France v England, so the winners in Dublin will face an anxious wait to discover their fate.

A bad day for the fingernails.

Who will win the Six Nations title?

John Barclay and Sam Warburton have their say.

It's Super Saturday and we want to hear from you ahead of this one.

It's a big old afternoon of rugby, so let us know your predictions.

Will Ireland make it four Triple Crowns in five years, or will Scotland pick up their biggest win under Gregor Townsend?

If you are from either Ireland or Scotland, how do you feel about having to cheer on England later on?

Let us know using Get Involved.

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The calm before the storm.

It's a glorious day in Dublin.

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The roll of honour.

Who will add their name to the list today?

It's a huge, huge, huge final weekend in the Six Nations.

France are the favourites, but will Scotland or Ireland spoil the party?

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This is all rather exciting, isn't it?

We enter the final day of the Six Nations with three teams in contention for the title in what could be a very Super Saturday.

First up, Ireland host Scotland with not only the Triple Crown on the line for both sides, but maybe even the title.

The winner will then hope for a favour from England in the late kick-off at 20:10 GMT as they try to shock leaders France in Paris.

You'll also be able to watch Wales v Italy in the middle of it all, too.

We'll have all the build-up and match updates here and, of course, the all-important permutations.

Thanks for joining us. It should be some day.