Gregor Townsend believes the “painful experiences” that undermined Scotland’s last tilt at the Guinness Six Nations have made them a stronger proposition ahead of this year’s championship.

Townsend said of the 25-year-old Saracens stand-off who can also fill in at fullback: “We've known about his Scottish heritage for two or three years now and we've kept in touch. “There is an opening ...

Gregor Townsend believes the “painful experiences ... Scotland suffered an agonising defeat by France last year. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA. “You hope that you get luck with injuries that ...

Gregor Townsend believes the “painful experiences” that undermined ... Scotland suffered an agonising defeat by France last year. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA. Photo by Andrew Milligan “You hope that you ...

Gregor Townsend believes the “painful experiences” that undermined ... Scotland suffered an agonising defeat by France last year. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA. “You hope that you get luck with injuries ...

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