Vern Cotter aims to go out on a high

Vern Cotter’s path as Scotland head coach has not always been smooth but the Kiwi will hope he can bow out this summer having steered the Dark Blues down the road to lasting success.

The 54-year-old is gearing up for his final RBS 6 Nations campaign after Scottish Rugby took the unilateral decision to replace him with Glasgow boss Gregor Townsend when his contract expires later this year.

He feels that was harsh, especially given the strides his team have taken since he took up the job in May 2014.