Gregor Townsend took “a variety of positives” from Scotland A’s comfy 45-5 victory over Chile in Santiago.
The Scots cruised right into a 28-0 half-time lead earlier than the hosts improved after the break and gave the guests extra of a take a look at.
Townsend was happy with the way in which issues panned out the primary match of his aspect’s South American tour.
“We obtained a very robust exercise,” stated the pinnacle coach. “We needed to struggle in that second half to maintain Chile out and so they did ultimately rating a attempt.
“We’ve obtained some areas of our sport we all know we’ll need to work on extra subsequent week however there have been a variety of positives. The way in which we performed within the first half, the way in which some younger gamers built-in into the staff, and the way in which we took our alternatives was nice to see. Our sturdy end was additionally pleasing.
“Chile are an excellent rugby staff. They’re bodily and dedicated with some excellent rugby gamers. They grew as the sport went on in order that’s an indication of a staff that’s enhancing and studying what’s working from them on the sector.”
Edinburgh wing Damien Hoyland scored three of the Scots’ seven tries. “I assumed he performed rather well,” Townsend stated of the hat-trick hero. “He labored arduous. He obtained on the ball just a few occasions and he completed rather well. It was an important end to succeed in out and rating his third attempt.”
The Scots – who arrived in Chile final Monday – are actually heading to Argentina to organize for what might be a much more difficult three-Check collection towards the Pumas.
“It’s crucial that we’ve had a sport and some coaching periods since we arrived right here and now we’ve obtained every week’s build-up to play our first Check towards Argentina,” stated Townsend.
“Not everybody who performed right this moment will play towards Argentina however I’m so happy for our younger gamers to get that chance to return on a Scotland tour and prepare and play for his or her nation and return subsequent season with their golf equipment with issues they wish to construct on or enhance on.”
Kaynak: briturkish.com
