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Finn Russell to captain Scotland in World Cup warm-up against France

Finn Russell will captain Scotland in this Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match against France – less than 10 months after Gregor Townsend left the fly-half out of his initial squad for the autumn series. The 30-year-old will lead the team in the ...

02 Aug 2023 at 11:45

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Gregor Townsend says Ali Price in ‘best form’ of Scotland scrum-half options

Gregor Townsend believes Ali Price has earned the right to make his first Scotland start in 13 months against Fiji on Saturday because he is “in the best form” of all the available scrum-half options. The 31-year-old Edinburgh back has been ...

31 Oct 2024 at 16:48

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The right combination – Gregor Townsend backs Scotland’s new-look back three

Gregor Townsend has full faith in Scotland’s makeshift back three to handle the challenge of facing world champions South Africa on Sunday. Injuries sustained by wing Darcy Graham and full-back Kyle Rowe in last weekend’s 57-17 win over ...

08 Nov 2024 at 16:39

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Huge pride – Gregor Townsend hails Scotland showing in South Africa defeat

Gregor Townsend felt Scotland produced one of their best performances of recent years as they threatened an upset against world champions South Africa before succumbing to a 32-15 defeat at Murrayfield. The Scots were 19-9 down at the ...

10 Nov 2024 at 20:11

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Gregor Townsend wants statement win to boost Scotland’s Six Nations bid

Gregor Townsend has challenged Scotland to set themselves up for the Six Nations by defeating Australia on Sunday. The Scots have defeated a second-string Fiji side and Portugal this month either side of a spirited display in a 32-15 ...

22 Nov 2024 at 16:18

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Jamie Ritchie to start for Scotland in absence of Jack Dempsey

Former captain Jamie Ritchie will make his first start of Scotland’s Autumn Series after being selected for Sunday’s Test at home to Australia. The Edinburgh flanker, who has lost his status as skipper and regular starter this year, ...

22 Nov 2024 at 14:37

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Scotland must ‘do it the hard way’ to qualify from group but know what is needed

Gregor Townsend admitted Scotland will have to “do it the hard way” if they are to reach the World Cup quarter-finals but the head coach is hoping the renewed clarity of their situation in Pool B can help his team in their quest to ...

25 Sept 2023 at 10:06

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Gregor Townsend eyes consistency to make Scotland genuine Six Nations contenders

Gregor Townsend insisted Scotland have proved they are capable of being genuine Guinness Six Nations title contenders as he reflected on what might have been following a frustrating bottom half finish. The Scots showed plenty of ...

17 Mar 2024 at 09:00

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Stafford McDowall will savour every moment as he leads Scotland against Portugal

Stafford McDowall intends to savour every moment of Saturday’s Test against Portugal in case it proves to be the only time he gets to lead Scotland out at Murrayfield. The 26-year-old Glasgow centre has been selected to captain ...

15 Nov 2024 at 13:24

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Gregor Townsend ‘really proud’ of Scotland’s performance in narrow France defeat

Gregor Townsend was proud of his Scotland side after they went agonisingly close to pulling off a second comeback win over France in the space of a week. The Scots – who beat Les Bleus from 21-3 behind at Murrayfield last ...

12 Aug 2023 at 23:28

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Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

Gregor Townsend has called on his Scotland stand-ins to seize their chance to impress against Romania on Saturday and play their way into contention for involvement in what is shaping up to be a box-office showdown with ...

28 Sept 2023 at 18:48

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Gregor Townsend says Tom Jordan can keep improving with Bristol

Gregor Townsend backed Tom Jordan to keep going from strength to strength after the new Scotland recruit agreed to join Bristol next season. The New Zealand-born 26-year-old has burst onto the international scene in ...

14 Nov 2024 at 16:33

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