Scotland rugby team faces coaching and performance challenges

Fraser Brown has shared his thoughts on Scotland's performance in the Six Nations and the potential future of head coach Gregor Townsend. He praised the atmosphere at the Stade de France, where Scotland faced France. Despite their strong start, Scotland finished the tournament in fourth place, winning only two of their five matches. Brown noted that Scotland's squad suffered from injuries, which exposed a lack of depth in their forwards. He acknowledged that while Scotland has a talented back line, they struggle in the pack, making it difficult to compete effectively. Key players were missing, and Brown highlighted the need for more depth in positions like tighthead prop. As for Townsend's coaching position, Brown believes there are questions about mental toughness in the team. He pointed out missed opportunities, particularly in crucial moments against teams like Italy and England. Brown emphasized that if Scotland were to consider replacing Townsend, they would need to find someone better to maintain the team's potential. He mentioned Franco Smith as a possible successor but raised concerns about the challenges a new coach would face, including a lack of time to implement their ideas. Brown concluded that while Scotland has exciting talent, their performance under Townsend may not be easily improved by simply changing the coach.