Gregor Townsend happy to deny Wales advantage by keeping stadium roof open

ROOF CLOSED: Head coach Gregor Townsend has explained Scotland’s decision to close the Principality Stadium roof in Cardiff on Saturday. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA

Gregor Townsend has defended Scotland’s decision to keep the Principality Stadium roof open for their Guinness Six Nations opener in Cardiff.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland called the decision “disappointing”, saying it would impact upon the atmosphere and noise in the 74,500-capacity stadium.