Scots confident Townsend will make World Cup

Scotland are confident out-half Gregor Townsend will be fit for next month's World Cup following a knee operation.

Scotland are confident out-half Gregor Townsend will be fit for next month's World Cup following a knee operation.

Townsend, who has won 77 caps, underwent keyhole surgery last Friday but is making a good recovery and is expected back in training soon.

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