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Karaoke song concerned Sam Johnson more than making Scotland Test debut
The Australia-born centre arrived in Scotland in 2015.Feb 3, 10:12
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Hat-trick may not be enough to retain Scotland place, says Blair Kinghorn
The Edinburgh full-back ran in three tries in the Six Nations win over Italy.Feb 2, 18:32
The Match
Match Report
Gregor Townsend's side got their Six Nations tournament off to the perfect start.
Build-up
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Figures show Scotland have one of most potent attacks in Six Nations
Figures show that Gregor Townsend's side have been the most successful of the teams involved at getting into their opponents' 22.Feb 1, 09:00
Townsend backs Australia-born Johnson to seize his Scotland chance
The Glasgow centre is poised to win his first Test cap against Italy at Murrayfield.Jan 31, 16:14
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Sam Johnson handed Scotland debut in Six Nations opener against Italy
Gregor Townsend has named his Scotland side for the match at Murrayfield.Jan 31, 13:51
Chris Harris: I'm a better player because of my Cardiff struggle
The centre endured a miserable Six Nations bow last year.Jan 30, 12:00
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McInally warns against complacency ahead of Six Nations opener
Scotland have been talking up their chances ahead of this year's tournament.Jan 29, 14:22
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