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Murphy Walker made his Scotland debut against Fiji a fortnight ago. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Scotland v Argentina: Townsend looks to novices on bench for impact

17 November 2022 David Barnes 13

Murphy Walker, Glen Young, Andy Christie and Cam Redpath will relish opportunity to improve Scotland’s fortunes during final quarter …

Duhan van der Merwe was a powerful presence on the wing for Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Darcy Graham's disallowed try against New Zealand was one of a number of key moments which went against Scotland. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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New Zealand’s Anton Lienert-Brown saw yellow and conceded a penalty try for tackling Scotland's Stuart Hogg without the ball. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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Hosts led by nine points with 20 minutes to go but couldn’t withstand late All Blacks fightback …

Finn Russell has been recalled by Scotland to lead the attack against New Zealand. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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This All Blacks team has been plagued by inconsistency but can hosts take advantage to break a 31-match losing streak? …

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SCOTLAND attack coach AB Zondagh has declared that the prospect of Finn Russell and Blair Kinghorn playing in tandem for the national team is an “exciting” possibility – lending credence to the belief that the …

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