Scotland considers keeping Finn Russell in reserve for South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:24 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Scotland prepares for their Nations Championship match against South Africa next week. Following a 47-38 victory over Argentina, former player Peter Wright suggests they may bench Finn Russell, who is recovering from a calf problem. Tom Jordan delivered a strong performance in Russell's absence, contributing to the win alongside Fergus Burke. Scotland looks to build on their recent success and learn from previous encounters with the Springboks, who have shown formidable form as reigning world champions.
- •Scotland defeated Argentina 47-38 in their opening match.
- •Tom Jordan and Fergus Burke impressed as stand-ins for Russell.
- •Finn Russell is recovering from a calf problem.
- •Scotland aims to improve against South Africa after past losses.
- 7:24 AMYahoo Sports — Should Scotland keep Russell in reserve against South Africa?
- 7:24 AMBBC Sport — Should Scotland keep Russell in reserve against South Africa?
"With Tom Jordan and Fergus Burke impressing in a high-scoring win over Argentina, could Scotland keep talisman Finn Russell on the bench in their next Nations Championship game away to South Africa?
"With Tom Jordan and Fergus Burke impressing in a high-scoring win over Argentina, could Scotland keep talisman Finn Russell on the bench in their next Nations Championship game away to South Africa?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 7:24 AMShould Scotland keep Russell in reserve against South Africa?
With Tom Jordan and Fergus Burke impressing in a high-scoring win over Argentina, could Scotland keep talisman Finn Russell on the bench in their next Nations Championship game away to South Africa?
- BBC SportJul 5, 2026, 7:24 AMShould Scotland keep Russell in reserve against South Africa?
With Tom Jordan and Fergus Burke impressing in a high-scoring win over Argentina, could Scotland keep talisman Finn Russell on the bench in their next Nations Championship game away to South Africa?
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