Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Scotland 52-29 Argentina: Finn Russell revels in starring role

Written by 
Published in Rugby
Saturday, 19 November 2022 10:30

Finn Russell insists he is having "great fun" on his Scotland return after a terrific performance in the 52-29 win over Argentina.

The experienced fly-half was overlooked for the first two autumn Tests.

However, he impressed in last week's narrow defeat to New Zealand and was involved in all eight tries against the Pumas at Murrayfield.

"I'm enjoying myself, it's great fun to be a part of and we ran in some great tries," he told Amazon Prime.

"It was a good performance at times from us. We still need to learn to play for the full 80 minutes.

"It's great to be back, I love playing at Murrayfield.

"It gives us confidence, there's lots we need to learn from and build from. The last couple of Tests, we've attacked well and our defence has been good."

Russell was excused from the summer tour to Argentina, which was lost 2-1, but his initial exclusion from the autumn squad came as a huge surprise, with head coach Gregor Townsend citing "form and consistency" in picking Blair Kinghorn, Adam Hastings and Ross Thompson ahead of the Racing 92 star.

Injury to Hastings in the win over Fiji opened up a place for Russell, who ran the show in a chaotic contest with Argentina, which featured six cards - one red and five yellow.

"He's really played well the last two weeks," said Townsend of the 30-year-old. "He came in determined, I think he found solutions to what the Argentina defence were doing, and his decision making was really good.

"We've been glad to have Finn in this form for the last two weeks and it's great that he's playing some of his best rugby."

Darcy Graham scored a hat-trick but had to give way to Russell for man-of-the-match, while Sione Tuipulotu had an eventful afternoon, running in two tries and being sent to the sin-bin late on. There was a first international try for replacement centre Cameron Redpath to celebrate, with Duhan van der Merwe and Stuart Hogg also scoring as Russell knocked over six conversions.

"It's really competitive, world rugby, right now. I believe that anyone in the top 10 can win on their day against someone else," added Townsend on Amazon Prime. "It will be a really intriguing Six Nations, and then World Cup.

"The players worked hard for that. It's good that we've ended on a win. We all need that reassurance that what we're doing is leading to wins."

Read 104 times

Soccer

Ronaldo's $260m tops Forbes highest-paid list

Ronaldo's $260m tops Forbes highest-paid list

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for...

Kanté in France's Euro squad despite Saudi move

Kanté in France's Euro squad despite Saudi move

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFrance coach Didier Deschamps included midfielder N'Golo Kanté in h...

Marsch: Wasn't treated well in USMNT coach hunt

Marsch: Wasn't treated well in USMNT coach hunt

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNewly appointed Canada coach Jesse Marsch has criticized U.S. Socce...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Murray, ice-cold in G6, adds elbow to injury woes

Murray, ice-cold in G6, adds elbow to injury woes

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMINNEAPOLIS -- Clearly affected by a right elbow injury suffered ea...

Fueled by Conley, Wolves roll by 45 to force G7

Fueled by Conley, Wolves roll by 45 to force G7

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMINNEAPOLIS -- It wasn't the Minnesota Timberwolves' dominant defen...

Baseball

Dodgers pitcher Sheehan undergoes UCL surgery

Dodgers pitcher Sheehan undergoes UCL surgery

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- Emmet Sheehan, an important starting pitching depth...

Suit: Bad Bunny's agency hit with 'death penalty'

Suit: Bad Bunny's agency hit with 'death penalty'

EmailPrintRimas Sports, the agency founded by recording artist Bad Bunny, has accused the Major Leag...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated