![]() “Those players showed their togetherness and resilience in Paris. ![]() “It’s a unique situation in rugby that we can select from such a similar group. “I couldn’t believe that 10 days ago we had all 15 players available that started that game but just as I mentioned it to a coach, Rory Sutherland got injured in training,” reflected Townsend ruefully. That was the first time the Scots had won in Paris for 22 years, and – despite the fact almost eight months has elapsed since then – Townsend is hoping the feelgood factor from that match can be built upon. The head coach is delighted that he has been able to name a team featuring 14 of the 15 players who started the Six Nations victory away to France in March, with the injured Rory Sutherland the only absentee from that side. Coach Gregor Townsend has called on Scotland to channel the spirit of Paris as they prepare to host the in-form Wallabies in Sunday’s Autumn Nations Series clash at Murrayfield. ![]()
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