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Gregor Townsend believes Finn Russell's performance against England as one of his best for Scotland. Imag: © Craig Watson -www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v England reaction: Gregor Townsend praises Finn Russell’s contribution

5 February 2022 David Barnes 1

Jamie Ritchie set to miss next weeks’ trip to Cardiff to take on Wales due to injury …

Ben White marked his Scotland debut in style with his team's opening try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v England: Calcutta Cup glory again for heroic hosts

5 February 2022 David Barnes 23

Gregor Townsend’s team make it three wins and a draw from their last five matches against the Auld Enemy …

Rory Sutherland returns at loose-head prop ahead of Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash against England. Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v England: Gregor Townsend names team for Six Nations opener

3 February 2022 David Barnes 20

Rory Sutherland is handed the No 1 jersey for Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield …

Ali Price and Finn Russell are good friends. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v England: Ali Price insists he is not wingman to a maverick

2 February 2022 David Barnes 3

Scrum-half says that Finn Russell “reads the game differently to pretty much any other 10 in the world” …

Cameron Redpath carries the ball against England during Scotland's 2021 Calcutta Cup triumph. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland face England in 2022 Six Nations opener

28 April 2021 David Barnes 2

Gregor Townsend’s side will then play Wales away, France at Murrayfield and Italy away, before finishing the campaign with a trip to Dublin to take on Ireland on 19th March …

Scotland's Jonny Gray celebrates Duhan van der Merwe's try
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England v Scotland reaction: Townsend ranks win as one of the best ever

7 February 2021 David Barnes 10

GREGOR TOWNSEND believes that Scotland’s 11-6 victory over England at Twickenham ranks as one of the best results in the nation’s history. It is Scotland’s first success at the venue since 1983, only their fourth …

Can Finn Russell figure out how to unlock a first win for Scotland at Twickenham since 1983? Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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England v Scotland preview: hosts vulnerable but still have an edge

5 February 2021 Iain Morrison 5

Gregor Townsend’s team sense that they have a chance to break 38-year winless streak, but it is a tall order. …

The focus was on defence in 2020, now Gregor Townsend is determined to sharpen up Scotland's attack in 2021. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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England v Scotland: Gregor Townsend’s Whac-A-Mole conundrum

4 February 2021 David Barnes 3

Selection of Cameron Redpath proves that rediscovering attacking mojo is a big target during this Six Nations …

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England v Scotland: Hamish Watson aims for more away-day joy

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Openside believes 2020 win in Wales has to be start of upturn in results on the road …

George Turner is set to start at hooker in Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash against England at Twickenham. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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England v Scotland: George Turner determined to seize his chance

2 February 2021 David Barnes 6

Scotland hooker had to serve a long apprenticeship but says he is ready to take high-pressure Six Nations opener in his stride …

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