Gregor Townsend urges Scotland to embrace ‘toughest fixture in world rugby’ - The Scots are set for another underwhelming mid-table finish.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend wants his side to be more clinical in the opponent's 22 and cut out unforced errors ahead of a crunch Six Nations clash with table-toppers France in Paris next Saturday.
Scotland has treated Murrayfield to a show in its last home Six Nations game and given Wales a record-extending 16th consecutive defeat by 35-29 in Edinburgh
As Russell, asked to explain the “frustrating” dip that he watched from the bench as his team were pulled back to 35-29, put it: “I think it's probably the mental side. I think we need to find that ruthless edge of just putting teams away.
"He was sitting at a bus stop with a knife in each hand. When police turned up, he ran towards them, without saying a word."
Scotland players have spoken of their disappointment after a second-half capitulation in their victory over Wales in which they let a 28-8 half-time lead slip to just a six-point win.