TOWNSEND WILL NOT
GREGOR TOWNSEND leapt to the defence of Blair Kinghorn — insisting that the rookie fly-half could be proud of his performance against Ireland.
Pitched in ahead of Finn Russell, Kinghorn struggled to have much influence on the game as the Scots were soundly beaten in Dublin.
It was a baptism of fire on his first start at flyhalf in the Six Nations, with many fans critical of his performance on social media.
But Townsend insisted that the Edinburgh playmaker will be better for the experience after a tough outing against Johnny Sexton and the Irish.
‘I thought he played very well,’ said the