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Scotland 57-17 Fiji: What the head coach said

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Scotland 57-17 Fiji: What the head coach said

Gregor Townsend, on a record-breaking 83rd match as Scotland head coach, told BBC Scotland: “We were tested in that second quarter, and sometimes we put ourselves under pressure. We responded in the second half. The bench did well when they came on, some of them playing at Murrayfield for the first team, so that was pleasing.

“We showed our intent to get the ball in the last 20 minutes and our fitness came through. There’s a few things to work on, but it’s a good start.

[On Darcy Graham’s four tries] “Brilliant, wasn’t it? He’s so good here, so good with that Scotland jersey. He’s so hard to read because he doesn’t offer the same picture every time. His running lines were excellent today and he’s a finished. We’re delighted he’s been able to play and play so well.

“We will be [ready] come next Sunday. We’ve got to assemble the game next week with players added to our squad. Tough for Kyle Rowe, whose been in great form. He looks to have picked up a hamstring injury. That’s a blow.

“Tom Jordan at fullback played very well and that was his first cap for Scotland. We know we’ll have to work hard and build that performance. We have to go in with the mindset and belief that we can win.”

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