Scotland boss Gregor Townsend says Ben Healy thrives in big games

ALL SMILES: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend says Ben Healy’s recent performances for Munster have convinced him the Tipperary-born fly-half can bring new dimensions to his selection options at number 10.

Healy, 23, joined up with Scotland’s Six Nations squad for the first time on Monday as preparations began for their Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham on February 4, almost three weeks after announcing he would quit Munster for Edinburgh at the end of the season to pursue his Test rugby ambitions as a Scottish-qualified player.