The Six Nations rugby tournament is set to kick off with Scotland facing Wales at the Principality Stadium, under a closed roof. Gregor Townsend has revealed Scotland's starting lineup, with the discussion available on BBCSounds. The match is anticipated to be an intriguing encounter, with predictions favoring Scotland to secure a historic win, led by Finn Russell. Scotland boasts the best tackle success rate from the 2023 Rugby World Cup, while Wales made the most tackles per game at the tournament. The atmosphere in Cardiff is expected to be intense, with the Welsh team described as 'raw but dangerous' and having 'nothing to lose'. Both teams are under pressure, but Scotland is seen as needing to win, with the Scottish fans in Cardiff expressing confidence in their team's chances. Warren Gatland's Welsh side is also under scrutiny and will have to earn respect in this fixture.
Can Wales stop Finn Russell? Gatland’s men have the Scottish captain firmly in their sights 👀 #WALvSCO https://t.co/UaLIvn3JDn
🗣️Pressure all on Scotland? Warren Gatland knows that’s not true. Wales will have to earn respect in their first Six Nations fixture ⬇️ Tap below | ✍️ @sjamesjourno https://t.co/BS5gfkEJVd
My preview to #WALvSCO for @MailSport. 🏴🏴 Roof open or closed, this is a game Scotland really should and must win. https://t.co/f5vvf656eB
🗣️'I think we're going to absolutely gub them!' 😅 The Scotland fans in Cardiff are feeling confident ahead of their teams Six Nations opener today 🏉 #BBCRugby https://t.co/HkgZO6Jd8I
🗣️'The atmosphere in Cardiff is one of the best in the world' Finn Russell says Scotland will face a “raw but dangerous” Welsh team who have “nothing to lose” under a closed roof at the Principality Stadium on Saturday 🏉⤵️ #BBCRugby https://t.co/MIS5e1Nbnr
90% - @Scotlandteam recorded the best tackle success rate of any team at the 2023 Rugby World Cup (90%) while Wales made the most tackles per game of any side at the tournament (167). Secure. ⬇️ Our #WALvSCO preview ⬇️ https://t.co/INijsR4JHX
Finn Russell one of 5 key talking points before Wales and Scotland collide #SixNations #WALvSCO Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/wz91iRrgDW
The chances of Finn Russell ever being named Scotland captain would have seemed remote 15 months ago... #TelegraphRugby | #SixNations
Wales v Scotland preview: Russell to mastermind historic Six Nations win. My preview for #WALvSCO. Quite bold prediction in the end too. @PlanetRugby https://t.co/Fy2Quq6PWg
🗣️ "It is the settled versus the callow at the Principality Stadium in what promises to be an intriguing encounter." #GuinnessM6N 🏴🏴 Preview and prediction for the Wales v Scotland Test. #WALvSCO ✍️ @jaredwright17 https://t.co/aEDuXxICW0
🗣️'We've talked about the record in Cardiff and how we have to do something about that' Listen reaction from @TEnglishSport and @AndyBurke_ as Gregor Townsend reveals his starting lineup for Scotland's Six Nations opener against Wales. Available now @BBCSounds #BBCRugby https://t.co/m8tiFJLLho