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Six Nations 2025: 'Complete team' Ireland in driving seat after dominant Scotland win

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Ireland beat Scotland 32-18 in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield .

The result means they are the only team still capable of securing the Grand Slam.

Ireland were clearly irked by how they bookended last week's win over England .

Peter O'Mahony and Sam Prendergast set the tone for a cohesive team display.

Former England winger Chris Ashton says Ireland are a 'real complete team' Ireland face France in Dublin on Saturday in the Six Nations Rugby Special .

They will have a shot at another Slam in Rome on 15 March after beating England in Dublin last week .

England face Scotland in the final round of the tournament in Scotland on March 4 .

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