Of style and stone, Russell the key to Scots' World Cup hopes

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From apprentice stonemason working out of a cold shed in Stirling to celebrated flyhalf lighting up the playing fields of France, the rise of ...

REUTERS: From apprentice stonemason working out of a cold shed in Stirling to celebrated flyhalf lighting up the playing fields of France, the rise of Scotland's Finn Russell is the stuff rugby dreams are made of.

On the pitch, Russell is challenged in every way possible, the Top 14 a league brimming with the cream of French talent and a sprinkling of elite foreign imports lured by huge contracts and the promise of superstar status."I’m getting a lot more challenges here and I’m outside my comfort zone a lot more," Russell told The Times."I’m going to become a better player, and the experiences I’ll get off the field will be great for me as a person.

 

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