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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ed Elliot

BIZARRE: Gregor townsend backs finn russell to bounce back after costly missed conversion | Mind Blowing Facts

Finn Russell sits dejected after his late missed conversion proved costly (Adam Davy/PA) - (PA Wire)

Gregor Townsend backed “outstanding goal-kicker” Finn Russell to remain in the role following his trio of costly conversion misses during Scotland’s agonising 16-15 Guinness Six Nations defeat to England.

Co-captain Russell squandered a last-gasp kick for victory at Allianz Stadium after Duhan Van der Merwe’s dramatic try put the Scots on the brink of extending their four-year stranglehold on the Calcutta Cup.

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