Scotland have made three changes to their side for the visit of champions Ireland to Murrayfield in the Six Nations on Sunday, with Tom Jordan drafted in at inside centre, Jack Dempsey at number eight and Rory Sutherland into the front row.

Ireland continue their quest for a historic third consecutive Guinness Six Nations title when they take on Scotland at Murrayfield. Simon Easterby’s side launched their championship defence by beating England 27-22, while Gregor Townsend’s hosts also enjoyed a bonus-point victory in round one, defeating Italy 31-19.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has selected Tom Jordan to start at centre for their Six Nations match against Ireland in Edinburgh on Sunday.

Tom Jordan makes his first Six Nations start as Scotland make three changes for Sunday's visit of Ireland. Rory Sutherland comes in at loosehead prop and Jack Dempsey is at number

Sutherland replaces Pierre Schoeman at loosehead as Jack Dempsey and Tom Jordan are also given the starting nod

SCOTLAND HAVE MADE three changes to the side that will welcome Ireland to Murrayfield on Sunday in their next outing of the Six Nations [kick-off 3pm, RTÉ 2]. Tom Jordan comes in to pair up with Huw Jones in the centre while Rory Sutherland comes in at loosehead prop along with Jack Dempsey stepping in at number eight.