Fortress Scotland next for Williams

EX-LEINSTER coach Matt Williams has outlined a controversial plan entitled “Fortress Scotland” which will eventually see the international side being made up of home-based players only.

Fortress Scotland next for Williams
Tue, 16 Dec, 2003 - 00:00
Chris Roberts

The new Scotland coach made his first squad announcement yesterday since taking over from Ian McGeechan after the World Cup.

But the surprise inclusion of 14 uncapped players was nothing compared to his plans for a massive overhaul of the Scottish game.

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