Scotland bench Russell for Ireland finale
Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell has been dropped to the bench for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin, with Edinburgh stand-off Blair Kinghorn picked to start.
Six Nations: Three takeaways from Round 1
Following the first round of the Six Nations, which delivered wins for Ireland, Scotland and France, here’s a look at three things we learned from the action.
Hogg: Finn doesn’t know what he’s doing
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg believes that Finn Russell’s unpredictability is what makes him such a crucial asset in the Dark Blues’ Six Nations opener against England.
Russell: I might kick a lot against Boks
Scotland playmaker Finn Russell has tried to keep the Springboks guessing as he hinted at taking a more pragmatic approach in Saturday’s Test in Edinburgh.
Scotland hit Wallabies on the hop
Finn Russell kicked a late penalty as Scotland held on to edge Australia in Edinburgh on Sunday.
Welcome boost for Lions as Russell resumes training
The British & Irish Lions have confirmed that flyhalf Finn Russell will resume training this week after recovering from an achilles injury.
No fireworks from Finn as tourists fail to dazzle
Finn Russell’s starting debut for the British & Irish Lions was notable for the absence of the anticipated pyrotechnics display, writes ZELIM NEL.
Russell: Boks should be wary of ‘Rees Lightning’
Finn Russell has singled out star wing Louis Rees-Zammit as the danger man that could elevate the British & Irish Lions to a series victory over the Springboks.
Top-eight highest-paid British & Irish Lions
A Scotsman heads up the list of the top-eight biggest earners in the 37-man British & Irish Lions squad.
Woodward wants Lions to ‘send out message to Boks’
Former England coach Clive Woodward says the British & Irish Lions outperforming the Springboks is one of his wish-list items for the 2021 sporting calendar.
