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2024 Guinness Six Nations
Gregor Townsend
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<blockquote data-quote="General Melchett" data-source="post: 934723" data-attributes="member: 74895"><p>I'm not so sure any coach would have done much better with so many key players missing TBH. Sometimes the grass can be a bit greener. Cotter managed to beat Ireland and Wales at home two years ago but that was with an almost fully fit squad to choose from. I recall the wins against Ireland and Wales being to a large part down to a breakdown masterclass from the likes of Watson and Barclay as well as moments of magic from Hogg. These players are crucial. </p><p></p><p>With Laidlaw in the side, I don't think Townsend is playing the brand of rugby he probably wants to. I am hopeful that we will see a different Scotland when they take to the field against Ireland in the WC, assuming the injured key players are back.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="General Melchett, post: 934723, member: 74895"] I'm not so sure any coach would have done much better with so many key players missing TBH. Sometimes the grass can be a bit greener. Cotter managed to beat Ireland and Wales at home two years ago but that was with an almost fully fit squad to choose from. I recall the wins against Ireland and Wales being to a large part down to a breakdown masterclass from the likes of Watson and Barclay as well as moments of magic from Hogg. These players are crucial. With Laidlaw in the side, I don't think Townsend is playing the brand of rugby he probably wants to. I am hopeful that we will see a different Scotland when they take to the field against Ireland in the WC, assuming the injured key players are back. [/QUOTE]
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