Which side is winning the battle for Ireland’s new border?

It was a tough week for Northern Ireland.

The Republic of Ireland went into the weekend with a 10-point lead over the Republic of Wales in the Republics favour, but the Welsh side lost to Scotland in a thrilling play-off final.

The Irish team, meanwhile, were hammered by Scotland at home.

The result means that the Irish have a winless run of five matches.

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