HAMAMATSU, Japan: Part one of Scotland's four-day World Cup survival plan has been achieved and the comparative ease with which they saw off Russia should fill coach Gregor Townsend with confidence ahead of Sunday's showdown with Japan in Yokohama.
Russia had proved tough to break down in their three previous group matches at the World Cup but Scotland went through them with ease. They were patient, well drilled, tactically astute and seized on their scoring opportunities. "I thought the boys were really professional throughout the week. We prepared really well and they stepped up."
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