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.