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a shaky few weeks. “I’d much rather he played better in the last couple of games but I’m not joining the throng of those saying it’s the end of Finn Russell as a rugby player or anything like that,” said Hastings, whose son Adam, pictured left, is now a clubmate and contender to inherit Russell’s jersey when he heads for France next season.
“I think Finn is a very accomplished player. He just needs to learn to manage his game a little bit better. I think his game, apart from his touchline kicking hasn’t been too bad and he will absolutely revel in Saturday’s atmosphere. I really hope he goes well.” l Gavin Hastings is a Land Rover ambassador. Land Rover has a heritage in rugby at all levels; from grassroots to elite, supporting the game for two decades. @Landroverrugby #Wedealinreal to play at Myreside and it has since been confirmed they will play the remainder of their games at BT Murrayfield this season.
The SRU is understood to be exploring the possibility of a 6,000-seater stadium on the Murrayfield back pitches and former Scotland and Lions captain Hastings expressed frustration that the longrunning hunt for a proper home is ongoing.
“I think Edinburgh City Council have got to take a look and see how they can invest in rugby the way that Glasgow Life have embraced Scotstoun,” said Hastings. “I’d just appeal to the council to look at what options they have. Edinburgh still haven’t got a home. Clearly the main stadium at Murrayfield isn’t the answer and they need something similar to Scotstoun.”
Glasgow Warriors have forged a successful partnership with Glasgow Life, who operate Scotstoun stadium, and now attract regular 7,351 sellouts to home matches.
“As far as I’m concerned we are no further forward with Edinburgh since rugby turned professional 23 years ago,” said Hastings.