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Can Scotland claim a first win in Dublin in Dublin in 10 years this weekend? Image: Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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The Breakdown 7: time to scratch that 10 year Dublin itch?

2 December 2020 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on The Breakdown 7: time to scratch that 10 year Dublin itch?

Pete Horne joins host Jack Reid to look back at Glasgow Warriors’ much needed win away to Cardiff and ahead to Scotland’s clash against Ireland …

Scotland flanker Hamish Watson carries the ball towards French hooker Camille Chat. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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The Breakdown 6: a disappointment but is it really a disaster?

25 November 2020 The Offside Line Team 2

Mark Palmer of The Sunday Times joins David Barnes of The Offside Line and host Jack Reid to unpack Scotland’s defeat to France …

Scotland are looking to make it five in a row against France on Sunday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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The Breakdown 5: will Sunday be a day of reckoning for Scotland?

18 November 2020 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on The Breakdown 5: will Sunday be a day of reckoning for Scotland?

Can Scotland secure six wins in a row for the first time in 30 years against France? …

Duhan van der Merwe, Ali Price and Sam Hidalgo-Clyne at training ahead of the Italy game this week. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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The Breakdown 4: are Scotland ready for their Italian job?

11 November 2020 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on The Breakdown 4: are Scotland ready for their Italian job?

The Offside Line’s panel look ahead to the start of the Nations Cup with Gregor Townsend’s side heading across to Florence to take on the Azzurri …

Scotland prop Rory Sutherland carries the ball towards Alun Wyn Jones of Wales. Photo credit should read: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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The Breakdown 3: Six Nations debrief and Nations Cup preview

4 November 2020 David Barnes Comments Off on The Breakdown 3: Six Nations debrief and Nations Cup preview

Iain Morrison and David Barnes join host Jack Reid to discuss that first win in Wales since 2002 and what comes next for Gregor Townsend’s squad …

Scotland take on Wales in Llanelli this Saturday. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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The Breakdown 2: can Scotland banish 18 years of hurt in Wales?

28 October 2020 The Offside Line Team 1

Gregor Townsend’s team have the momentum but their hosts have a big point to prove …

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The Breakdown 1: The Offside Line’s panel look forward to Scotland v Georgia

20 October 2020 The Offside Line Team Comments Off on The Breakdown 1: The Offside Line’s panel look forward to Scotland v Georgia

Ruaridh Jackson, Ryan Grant and David Barnes discuss Scotland’s upcoming Autumn Test schedule with host Jack Reid …

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