Scotland 'ready to take legal action' against World Rugby if Japan clash is cancelled - reports

Reports have emerged in Scotland that the Scottish Rugby Union is “ready to take legal action” against World Rugby if their clash with Japan on Sunday is cancelled.

Reports have emerged in Scotland that the Scottish Rugby Union is “ready to take legal action” against World Rugby, the Rugby World Cup tournament organisers, if their clash with Japan on Sunday is cancelled.

Following the strong public stance taken by both head coach Gregor Townsend - who proposed playing the game behind closed doors if needs be - and SRU chief executive Mark Dodson, the latest reports emerging from Scotland will pile further pressure on rugby’s governing body.