Finn Russell eyes new era after clear-the-air Gregor Townsend talks
Finn Russell believes his appointment as Scotland co-captain is testament to the newfound harmony he and head coach Gregor Townsend have found following a fractious past.
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Gregor Townsend tips Jamie Ritchie to be stronger for losing Scotland captaincy
Gregor Townsend expects Jamie Ritchie to respond positively to losing the Scotland captaincy as he challenged the Edinburgh flanker to get back to “his top level” and book himself a starting berth for the opening Guinness Six Nations match away to Wales.
Scotland have dealt with World Cup disappointment, says Townsend
DUBLIN : Scotland have flushed out their deep frustration at a below-par performance against Ireland which saw them exit the World Cup in France in the pool stages, coach Gregor Townsend said at the launch of the Six Nations Championship in Dublin on Monday.
Darge, Russell to skipper Scotland in Six Nations but Graham sidelined
Scotland back row Rory Darge and flyhalf Finn Russell will co-captain the team in the Six Nations, while wing Darcy Graham is out of the first two games and replaced in the squad by uncapped Sevens international Ross McCann, officials said on Sunday.
Bath move revitalising Finn Russell as he plots Scotland’s Six Nations strategy
Finn Russell insisted he had been revitalised by his move to Bath as he plots Scotland’s attacking strategy for the Six Nations with Gregor Townsend.
Townsend looks for versatility in back row during Six Nations
EDINBURGH : Scotland coach Gregor Townsend may have had sleepless nights weighing up his back row options for the Six Nations, believing versatility is key after leaving stalwart Hamish Watson out of his squad for their opener against Wales on Feb. 3.
Ex-England prop Alec Hepburn among four uncapped players in Scotland squad for Six Nations
Former England prop Alec Hepburn is one of four uncapped players included in Scotland's 39-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
Scotland name former England prop in squad for Six Nations
EDINBURGH :Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has largely gone with his tried and tested after naming four uncapped players in a 39-man squad for their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff on Feb. 3, the Scottish Rugby Union said on Tuesday.