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Scotland reflects on recent performance improvements ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:59 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Scotland reflects on recent performance improvements ahead of World Cup

Summary

Ollie Smith noted that Scotland's recent improved form followed a period of reflection after November losses to New Zealand and Argentina. The Scots secured a bonus-point victory over Fiji and achieved an away win in Argentina, along with a strong showing against South Africa. Following successes against England and France in the Six Nations, Scotland prepares to face the All Blacks, Australia, and Japan in the coming year, building on their confidence from recent matches.

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By the Numbers

•Scotland recorded a bonus-point win over Fiji in the Nations Championship.
•The team achieved an away victory against Argentina.
•Smith emphasized a focus on internal team cohesion after prior defeats.
•Scotland looks ahead to matches against New Zealand and Australia.
•Recent victories included strong performances against England and France.

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7:59 AMYahoo Sports — Scots 'had to look inward' - Smith on improved form

What they're saying

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Ollie Smith says a period of soul searching that followed Scotland's November defeats by New Zealand and Argentina was the springboard for a recent upturn in results. The Scots rounded off the first block of Nations Championship fixtures with a bonus-point win over Fiji, coming off the back of a superb away victory in Argentina and a credible performance in defeat to world champions South Africa in Pretoria. After taking the scalps of England and France in the Six Nations, Gregor Townsend's side now look forward with confidence to matches against the All Blacks, Australia and Japan a year on from the pain of the last autumn series.
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