Andy Farrell has named his starting XV for Ireland's Six Nations opener against Scotland and it's fair to say one omission is causing a bit of a stir.

The tried and tested Conor Murray has gotten the nod at scrum-half ahead of Ulster's in-form John Cooney while one uncapped player starts, namely Caelan Doris at number eight. It's the omission of Cooney though that has gotten most people talking, with many believing his blistering form for the Ulstermen this season should have ensured he starts over 78-cap Murray. https://twitter.com/IrishRugby/status/1222147065049944064 Many feel that now is the perfect time for 29-year-old Cooney to be given an opportunity, however, Farrell has decided to put his faith in Murray for Saturday's big showdown with the Scots. Some are accusing Farrell of choosing reputation over form when it comes to picking the Ireland starting XV and here's how people have been reacting online to the news... https://twitter.com/TommyBowe/status/1222162202515382272 https://twitter.com/dementedmole/status/1222161992162607105 https://twitter.com/JackoRugby/status/1222160637792542720 https://twitter.com/LiamK59/status/1222150666203947009 https://twitter.com/RoryOKane_Raz_/status/1222149602763296768 https://twitter.com/Seanhanley94Me/status/1222165440820129792 https://twitter.com/admckendry/status/1222149606559174656 Whatever happens, the whole of Ireland will be behind Murray and the rest of the Ireland starting XV when they take to the Aviva Stadium at 4.45pm on Saturday. See here full a full list of Ireland's 2020 Six Nations fixtures.