Robinson makes Scotland changes
February 22, 2012 15:19:57 UK
Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has made four changes to his starting XV to take on France on Sunday, with the side going in search of their first win at the Six Nations this year.
Once again the Scots were described as the ‘dark horses’ preceding the tournament, with a promising squad filled with players performing well at Edinburgh and Glasgow.
However a lack of clinical finishing has been the undoing of Scotland, who were arguably the better side against England for the full 80 minutes and for the first-half against the Welsh.
Still the Scots find themselves going into round three of the Six Nations searching for their first two points and Robinson has brought in Graeme Morrison, John Barcley and Stuart Hogg with Rory Lamont moving wing for the injured Max Evans.
Robinson believes the changes will bring a physical edge to the Scotland backline as they get set to take on Les Bleus, with France at 1.33 to win, 26.00 to draw and 3.60 to lose at Murrayfield.
He said: "Graeme Morrison has worked hard back at Glasgow and captained the team in their games against Scarlets and Connacht.
"He is a good ball-carrier and has something to prove on his return to the Scotland team.
"Stuart Hogg did well off the bench in Cardiff, stood out in the A team victory over England Saxons and has been one of Glasgow's most consistent performers this season. He fully deserves his first start."