Scotland's women's rugby team is experiencing a challenging Six Nations campaign under new coach Sione Fukofuka, having won only one of their four matches so far. After a historic run in the 2022 Women's Rugby World Cup, where they reached the quarter-finals for the first time since 2002, expectations were high. However, injuries to key players like captain Rachel Malcolm and the retirement of stalwarts such as Jade Konkel have hindered their performance. Scotland suffered heavy defeats against England and France, raising questions about their form and strategy. Fukofuka has attributed some struggles to a potential World Cup hangover and the need for a transition period as new talent is integrated into the squad. With 20,000 spectators expected for their upcoming match against Ireland in Dublin, Scotland must improve their defensive efforts to avoid finishing last in the tournament. A loss without a bonus point could see them claim the wooden spoon, a situation they have not faced since 2022.