Should Scotland keep Russell in reserve against South Africa?
With Tom Jordan and Fergus Burke impressing in a high-scoring win over Argentina, could Scotland keep talisman Finn Russell on the bench in their next Nations Championship game away to South Africa?
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""Tom Jordan did really well in terms of his calmness. It was a really mature performance.""
— Lisa Martin , Athlete
""If he's fit, he's going to be involved.""
— Peter Wright , Athlete
""Looking back, we're very grateful for that defeat.""
— Gregor Townsend , Athlete
Key People
Fergus Burke is a Scottish rugby union player known for his performances as a replacement fly-half.
Finn Russell is a Scottish rugby player who plays fly-half for the national team.
Gregor Townsend is the head coach of the Scotland national rugby union team.
Lisa Martin is a former Scotland rugby union captain.
Peter Wright is a former international rugby union player who represented Scotland.
Tom Jordan is a Scottish rugby union player who made his international debut as a fly-half.
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With Tom Jordan and Fergus Burke impressing in a high-scoring win over Argentina, could Scotland keep talisman Finn Russell on the bench in their next Nations Championship game away to South Africa?
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