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Nov 19
32m 42s

Townsend - time to throw the dice after ...

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Tom and Andy respond to audience questions and discuss Gregor Townsend's role as head coach in the light of a disappointing defeat to Argentina in the Autumn Nations. What's behind Scotland's poor game management under pressure? Is it time for change? Are fans expecting too much from this team?

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