After two wins and two defeats, it's been a good campaign so far for Ireland, who look set for another top-half finish in the Guinness Women's Six Nations.
On Saturday they face one last outing before they can divert their attention to the World Cup.
Their final destination in this championship is The Hive in Edinburgh, a venue they were heavily beaten at in the final round of the wooden spoon campaign in 2023.
Ireland are a different beast compared to that team from two years ago, and comprehensive away wins to Italy and Wales have put them in a good place heading into the final round.
Whatever the result on Saturday, it's sure to dictate the mood when the squad return for their World Cup pre-season camp in June.
ONLINE
Follow a live blog of Scotland v Ireland (2.30pm) on RTE.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app followed by report and reaction.
RADIO
Listen to live commentary on RTÉ Radio 1's Saturday Sport.
TV
Scotland v Ireland is live on Virgin Media One on Saturday.
England v France (Saturday 4.45pm) and Wales v Italy (Sunday 11.30am) are both live on RTE Player.
WEATHER
It could be a tricky afternoon of weather in the Scottish capital, with a chance of some rain, although temperatures will be a mild 13C.
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Twelve months ago, Ireland went into the final round of games needing to beat Scotland, and hope that some other scorelines went their way, in order to secure a third-pace finish.
This time around, they're likely to end up in the top half no matter what happens this weekend.
For Ireland to drop to fourth in the table, they would need to lose and pick up no bonus-points in Scotland on Saturday, while Italy would have to beat Wales with a bonus point. Even then, Ireland's points difference is 92 better off than Italy, and that turnaround just isn't happening.
The Irish players and management won't even be looking at the table this weekend though. For them, the task is winning a third game away from home, something they haven't done in this championship since 2020.
Their challenge has grown this week with Aoife Wafer set to miss out due to a knee injury. The 22-year-old has been thee standout player for Ireland in the last four games, and in the conversation for Player of the Championship, and her absence will be felt, particularly with Erin King already on the injury list.
With Wafer out, Brittany Hogan moves across to number 8, with Dorothy Wall switching back to flanker, and Fiona Tuite starting in the second row. Edel McMahon (below) continues to captain the team at openside.
There is one other change to the pack, as Niamh O'Dowd returns to the side, having missed the win in Wales with a shoulder injury.
In the backline, Bemand has made a bold call at full-back, dropping Stacey Flood to the bench and bringing in Munster and UL Bohs' Aoife Corey, who wins her first cap.
Vicky Elmes Kinlan starts ahead of Anna McGann on the right wing, having come off the bench in the last two games.
There's also a notable debut on the cards off the bench, with versatile forward Jane Clohessy, daughter of former Ireland and Munster prop Peter, among the replacements.
Scotland show three changes from their 59-7 defeat to England. Captain Rachel Malcolm comes back into the side, taking the place of Becky Boyd, a change that sees Evie Gallagher switch across to number 8, and Jade Konkel move up a row to lock.
Leah Bartlett is preferred to Anne Young at loosehead prop, while Leia Brebner-Holden comes in at scrum-half.
TEAMS
Scotland: Chloe Rollie; Rhona Lloyd, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson, Francesca McGhie; Helen Nelson, Leia Brebner-Holden; Leah Bartlett, Lana Skeldon, Ellian Clarke; Jade Konkel, Sarah Bonar; Rachel Malcolm, Rachel McLachlan, Evie Gallagher
Replacements: Elis Martin, Anne Young, Molly Poolman, Becky Boyd, Gemma Bell, Rhea Clarke, Evie Willis, Lucia Scott
Ireland: Aoife Corey; Vicky Elmes Kinlan, Aoife Dalton, Enya Breen, Amee-Leigh Costigan; Dannah O'Brien, Molly Scuffil-McCabe; Niamh O'Dowd, Neve Jones, Linda Djougang; Ruth Campbell, Fiona Tuite; Dorothy Wall, Edel McMahon (capt), Brittany Hogan.
Replacements: Cliodhna Moloney, Sadhbh McGrath, Christy Haney, Jane Clohessy, Claire Boles, Emily Lane, Eve Higgins, Stacey Flood
OFFICIALS
Referee: Natarsha Ganley (NZRU)
Assistant Referee 1: Holly Wood (RFU)
Assistant Referee 2: Amber Stamp-Dunstan (WRU)
TMO: Dan Jones (RFU)
FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)
Denis Fogarty (Ireland assistant coach): " They're energised by making sure we finish on a high. We know it’s always very tricky over in Scotland, we’re very much aware of that, but it’s also pressure on us to make sure we managed the week really well. I’m sure the girls will go into it really fresh and gunning to go."
Bryan Easson (Scotland head coach): "This weekend is about finishing on a high. It's about everything coming together post some really good performances and some really difficult stages in games. Ireland are a very physical side and we have to fight fire with fire. I see it being tight - last year was a difficult one for us to take."
RECENT SIX NATIONS MEETINGS
2024: Ireland 15-12 Scotland, Kingspan Stadium, Belfast
2023: Scotland 36-10 Ireland, The Hive, Edinburgh
2022: Ireland 15-14 Scotland, Kingspan Stadium, Belfast
2021: Ireland 18-20 Scotland, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi (World Cup qualifier)
2020: Ireland 18-14 England, Energia Park, Dublin
