Monday 12 March 2018 14:48, UK
Scotland winger Sean Maitland says taking on Ireland poses a new challenge, but insists they will take confidence from their victory over England.
Gregor Townsend's side will travel to Dublin on Saturday in high spirits after lifting the Calcutta Cup for the first time in 10 years with a 25-13 win at Murrayfield.
Despite boasting some impressive home form recently, Scotland's away record could be a cause for concern - they have won just six times on the road in Six Nations history.
"We can take a lot of confidence from the last game, but we know it's a different beast," Maitland said.
"Everyone's been talking about our away form but we're not resting on our laurels.
"There was a bit of an edge to our training yesterday, from the whole squad, the whole 42 players. That's going to help us massively this week."
Scotland's difficulties away from home were highlighted in their 34-7 defeat to Wales in the opening match of the tournament, but Maitland says the team can take heart from their victory in Australia in June 2017.
"I wouldn't say we struggle; obviously we were really disappointed about that first game but this team went over to Australia and beat them away in Sydney and that's not even a year ago.
"It's more that our Six Nations away form is not the best, but it's a fresh week, and there's a real edge about the boys this week.
"We're working hard. We know the challenge ahead and we need to up every aspect of our game."
