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Scotland Seeks Redemption Against Argentina After All Blacks Loss
13 Nov
Summary
- Scotland's dismal record against top teams questioned
- Townsend's coaching tenure defended based on broader performance
- Gilchrist's impressive display against All Blacks earns him starting spot
As Scotland recovers from their recent loss to the All Blacks, the focus now shifts to their upcoming match against Argentina at Murrayfield on Sunday, November 19th, 2025. BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter, Tom English, has been addressing some of the questions and concerns raised by fans regarding the team's performance and the future of head coach Gregor Townsend.
While Scotland's record against the top three teams in the world (played 18, lost 18) is dismal, English argues that it would be unfair to judge Townsend solely on those results. Instead, he suggests looking at the team's performance against other nations ranked ahead of Scotland, where Townsend has a more impressive record, including wins against France, England, Argentina, and Australia.
One key decision facing Townsend is the selection of the starting locks. Despite the emergence of younger talents like Scott Cummings, veteran Grant Gilchrist's outstanding display against the All Blacks has earned him the right to retain his starting spot. The younger players will have to work hard to displace Gilchrist, who is still proving his worth at the international level.
As Scotland prepares to face Argentina, the team will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat and secure a victory that could boost their confidence and standing in the rankings.
