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Scotland 'still in the fight' at the Rugby World Cup
By PA
Scotland head coach Bryan Easson is looking for his players to add a clinical edge to their passion and determination as they bid to cause a Women’s World Cup upset against hosts New Zealand.
Easson’s side have to beat the Black Ferns in Whangarei on Saturday morning to keep alive their hopes of progression after agonising defeats in their first two Pool A games.
Scotland suffered an 18-15 defeat to Wales in their tournament opener when Keira Bevan kicked an 84th-minute penalty to clinch victory.
They responded by taking a 12-0 half-time lead against an Australia side that went on to score 14 unanswered second-half points despite having two players sent off late on.
New Zealand will be a step up given the hosts have scored 97 points in their opening two wins.
Easson, who has brought in Edinburgh University’s Shona Campbell for the injured Chloe Rollie in his only change, said: “Last weekend’s result was a tough one to take but I can’t fault the passion, determination and belief the squad displayed against Australia.
“We’ve had a really good review this week and we will be looking to make sure we are clinical in executing our game plan against the Black Ferns.
“We’ve got two losing bonus points against two good sides and we are now looking to push on and show everyone that we are still in the fight.”
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I so wish we could use BIG words here to say what an absolute %^$# this guy is, but we can't so I won't.
Go to commentsGet world rugby to buy a few Islands in the Mediterranean. Name them Rugby Island #1, #2, #3 etc. All teams are based there all season and as the knockouts progress, losers go home for a few months rest. Sell the TV rights to any and all.
Have an open ballot/lottery each week to fly fans out to fill the stadiums. They get to enter the draw if they pay their taxes and avoid crime which would encourage good social engagement from rugby supporters as responsible citizens. The school kids get in the draw if they are applying themselves at school and reaching their potential.
Or maybe there is some magic way to prioritise both domestic rugby and international rugby by having the same players playing for 12 months of the year...
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