News
That was the month that was: August 2020
From Russian World Cup bids to Duncan Weir’s barnet, Colin Renton summarises the rugby news from around the globe during the last month … …
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Features
Scotland v Russia: Scotland player ratings
Gregor Townsend’s team teed up a do-or-die clash in their final World Cup pool match against Japan by despatching Russia in emphatic style …
International
Japan v Scotland: Duncan Taylor only injury concern after Russian victory
Centre got an x-ray on a thumb injury immediately after the match, while head coach Gregor Townsend says he has had no update on typhoon …
International
Scotland v Russia: all eyes turn to Japan shoot-out after comprehensive win
Gregor Townsend’s side scored nine unanswered tries and will now take on the host nation for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals …
International
Scotland v Russia: John Barclay shoots for redemption
Veteran flanker was dropped from the frontline after Irish flop and is keen to resurrect his World Cup campaign …
International
Scotland v Russia: Townsend makes 14 changes for penultimate pool match
DAVID BARNES in HAMAMATSU GREGOR TOWNSEND has, as expected, mixed up the Scotland match-day squad for Wednesday’s penultimate World Cup pool match against Russia, making 14 changes to the starting XV which took the field against Samoa …
Features
Scotland v Russia: disgruntled Ben Toolis plans to seize his chance
Second-row believes his form is as good as it has ever been so has found it tough being left out the team …
International
Scotland v Russia: Danny Wilson praises Russian boss Lyn Jones’ rugby brain
Scotland forwards coach says his team will not take the challenge they face in Wednesday’s crucial pool match lightly …
International
Scotland v Russia: Adam Hastings aims to seize opportunity with controlled performance
Stand-off was understudy for Ireland and Samoa games so is desperate to make his mark when Gregor Townsend rests his frontliners …
International
Four day turnaround is tough but not an excuse, says Fraser Brown
30-year-old is happy to play hooker or flanker in Scotland’s tricky match against Russia, which is just four days before must-win Japan clash …