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Stuart Hogg during Scotland's Captain's Run this [Saturday] afternoon. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v France: Stuart Hogg makes his case for the defence

21 November 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on Scotland v France: Stuart Hogg makes his case for the defence

“Any time France kick the ball on Sunday, we’ll see that as a little victory because they no longer want to attack” …

Huw Jones on his way to scoring Glasgow Warriors' fist try. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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1872 Cup analysis: new national defence coach Steve Tandy has his work cut out

29 December 2019 Iain Morrison 14

An entertaining contest but neither team had to work particularly hard for the seven tries they shared at Murrayfield …

Matt Taylor
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‘Scotland must build on Samoan clean-sheet’, insists defence coach Matt Taylor

1 October 2019 David Barnes 1

Allan Dell going through head injury return to play protocol but no other serious injury concerns …

Chris Harris
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‘Scotland showed their true colours,’ says Gregor Townsend

30 September 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on ‘Scotland showed their true colours,’ says Gregor Townsend

Head coach believes that his team can march towards win-or-bust Japan clash with confidence after comprehensive win over Samoa …

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France v Scotland: Matt Taylor vows to tackle attitude problem

20 August 2019 David Barnes Comments Off on France v Scotland: Matt Taylor vows to tackle attitude problem

Scotland assistant coach says he takes responsibility for the team not being in the right head space against France last Saturday …

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