• Vern Cotter delighted to end his losing escape in Six Nations
• Coach praises Scotland’s resilience and character against ItalyVern Cotter’s nickname is not “stern Vern” without reason. His brow is normally furrowed and his stare intense but the Scotland coach appreciated that Saturday evening – following his first Six Nations victory – was a moment to be greeted with a smile. “We will devour the evening, Cotter said wryly, “because it’s been a long time between drinks.A long time between drinks indeed. Nine championship matches had passed, and seven of them under Cotter’s watch,all lost. Scotland broke their duck in some style, scoring three fine tries and defending gallantly when twice reduced to 14 men. The scoreline did flatter Scotland but this was a performance impressive for its resilience rather than its flourishes, and even if they possess never scored more points in a Six Nations match.
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Source: theguardian.com