Thirty years of hurt is a lifetime for youthful Scots


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 08 Mar 2017

LONDON (Reuters) - No Scotland player set to line up against England at Twickenham on Saturday was born when their team last won south of the border 34 years ago, a factor that could be both a help and a hindrance for the surprise Six Nations contenders.

Hooker Ross Ford, 32, is likely to be the oldest in a youthful Scotland side that has already shocked Ireland and Wales this tournament.

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