Rugby World Cup: Andy Robinson Defends Scotland’s Preparations 5
Andy Robinson is comfortable in how he is preparing his Scottish team for the Rugby World Cup.
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has defended Scotland’s preparations ahead of the upcoming World Cup, insisting two warm up games are more than enough for his side to get in shape for the tournament next month.
Robinson’s side pulled off a surprise win at Murrayfield last week over Ireland, running in a late try to record a 10-6 victory.
Next they face Italy in two weeks’ time while their Northern Hemisphere rivals play this weekend and the Tri Nations continues with South Africa taking on Australia, prompting suggestions the Scots could be undercooked when they take to the field for their first game at the World Cup against Romania on 10th September.
Those vying for a Scottish World Cup shirt will have limited time to stake a claim for a spot on the plane to New Zealand compared to the rest of their rivals in Europe and beyond. Read the rest of this entry →