Gregor Townsend could recall Finn Russell if Adam Hastings is sidelined

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has refused to rule out a recall for Finn Russell if Adam Hastings fails to recover from injury in time for next weekend’s showdown with New Zealand
Gregor Townsend could recall Finn Russell if Adam Hastings is sidelined

WINNING START: Gregor Townsend’s Scotland side won 28-12. Pic: Jane Barlow/PA

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has refused to rule out a recall for Finn Russell if Adam Hastings fails to recover from injury in time for next weekend’s showdown with New Zealand.

The 30-year-old Racing 92 fly-half was contentiously left out of the squad for the autumn internationals amid speculation there had been a breakdown in relations between the head coach and player.

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