We’re ready to go – Jamie Ritchie says Scotland are excited for World Cup

Jamie Ritchie is encouraged by Scotland’s summer form (Jane Barlow/PA)

Jamie Ritchie declared Scotland were “ready to go” ahead of the World Cup after a largely encouraging summer campaign ended with a 33-6 win over Georgia.

Gregor Townsend’s team head to France next weekend for the global showpiece on the back of three home wins – all after trailing at half-time – and a narrow defeat away to the host nation from their four warm-up matches.