Black Isle rugby star starts for Scotland against Ireland in Six Nations opener

Jade Konkel has been named in the Scotland starting line-up to face Ireland in the women's Six Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday afternoon.

The number eight, a former pupil at Fortrose Academy, will look to get Scotland's campaign off to a winning start in Dublin.

The match kicks off at 1pm and is live on BBC Alba.

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