IRELAND DEFEATED Scotland in a tense Six Nations game on Sunday, thanks to a late Johnny Sexton penalty.
Sexton's late kick saw the Irish side win 27-24, after a late comeback attempt from the Scots.
Ireland were winning for the majority of the game, but will be relieved that they saw out the win after a strong effort from Scotland.
Despite the victory, it was James Lowe who was the subject of debate after the game, with Virgin Media pundit Matt Williams questioning whether the 28-year-old is strong enough to play at such a high level.
"I hate to pick on James Lowe because he's a lovely guy but that is just not acceptable at international level," said Williams.
"You just can't reach out like that at shoulder level. I don't want to kick James, but I don't think think he's at the level required in defence in international rugby and he's being caught out.
"I think he has a lot of quality and I'm not saying he's not up to it, or written off, I just think he has a lot of learning to do as regards the intensity required for defence."
"It's James Lowe. He just sails past him."
"He misses that tackle, he's got to make it."
Scotland hit back once again!#SCOvIRE #GuinnessSixNations #VMTVRugby pic.twitter.com/MZ80gJDdMb— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) March 14, 2021
"That's just not acceptable at international rugby."
Matt Williams on James Lowe's attempt to tackle Huw Jones before his try.#SCOvIRE #GuinnessSixNations #VMTVRugby pic.twitter.com/7XpgjItlhO— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) March 14, 2021
Meanwhile, coach Andy Farrell said that a conversation will be had with Lowe.
He said: "We'll sit down with James. There's obviously others that we need to sit down, with him, and keep educating them.
"But as far as progressing James' game, I suppose we'll help him like we help everyone else as well."
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