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Simple plan puts Gregor Townsend critics on the back foot as Scotland give Ireland an almighty scare
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22/03/2021, Guinness Six Nations Rugby: ScotlandΓs Nick Haining (left) and Matt Fagerson during the Scotland Squad training session at the Oriam Sports Centre, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Credit: Ian Rutherford/Alamy Live News
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