Montpellier’s Townsend in line for Borders return

FORMER Scotland international Gregor Townsend is on the verge of a return to The Borders, having left Netherdale in January 2004 to play with Super 12 side Natal Sharks in South Africa.

Wed, 18 May, 2005 - 01:00

The record Scotland cap-holder is now with French club Montpellier, but is relishing the possibility of a return to Scotland.

Townsend said: “I know the Borders are looking for a stand-off and it would be great to go back.

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Courts Rugby Place: South Africa Place: Scotland Person: Townsend Person: Gregor Townsend Event: Super 12 Organisation: Montpellier Organisation: Borders Organisation: THE BORDERS Organisation: Natal Sharks

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