Finn Russell absence not affecting Scotland camp – John Dalziel

Finn Russell has been left out of Scotland’s autumn series (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)

Forwards coach John Dalziel is adamant the ongoing furore surrounding Finn Russell’s absence from the squad is having no adverse impact on Scotland’s Autumn Series.

There has been intense debate over the past fortnight about Gregor Townsend’s contentious decision not to select the Racing 92 fly-half, with the head coach citing “form and consistency” as the reason for his omission ahead of the narrow 16-15 defeat to Australia.