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[BBC]
Scotland fans, we asked for your opinions on the 43-21 defeat to Ireland in the final Six Nations match against Ireland. Here's a taste of what you had to say...
George: Scotland have reached their ceiling under Gregor Townsend. Yes, there have been improvements but we have conceded 80 points in two games. That is just not good enough. It's time for a change and a new voice, we won't win the key games under this management. Nine attempts is enough.
Doug: We will never beat Ireland under Townsend. We try the same every time and they have our number. One good win against France doesn't cover three mediocre away performances. If we stick with the current management we will never get to a World Cup quarter-final or finish above third. Same chat as every other Six Nations since 2021.
Nigel: Enterprising rugby in bursts yet again and no lack of heart, but old failings around basic errors and skillset still an issue. Rely on opposition mistakes and chaos to win games but discipline has improved.
Jeffrey: Yet again Scotland were dominated physically and indeed bullied by Ireland at the breakdown. They also were obsessed with picking and going near the line which was easy to defend against. The creativity on display in three of the other games was not particularly on display today.
Unfortunately, Scotland badly missed Scott Cummings and Gregor Brown who are very physical. The other issue was that every time Scotland scored and got back in the game they completely messed up the restart and eventually Ireland scored.
Ultimately Scotland lacked accuracy, cohesion and composure when it mattered. Have our much vaunted centre partnership played a poorer match together?
Brodie: Scotland supporters are now in two separate camps. One camp is the Townsend style of play that brings some great home wins and some very entertaining rugby. The second camp is made up of supporters who enjoy the entertaining games and good results, but want to see something more tangible, something that is longer lasting and can earn Scotland a Triple Crown or Six Nations trophy.
It's not that the second camp hate Townsend or think he is a bad coach. They believe that he hasn't got the right gameplan to win a tournament.
Ethan: Scotland made it too easy: poor handling, soft shoulders, and non-existent defending made it an uphill battle from the first minute.
Better than previous games against Ireland but alas the same result after nine years. It should have been closer but arguably Scotland never looked like they would nor deserved to take it. Lee Radford's worst game as defence coach but give him and Townsend the summer to build on this campaign before looking at an autumnal alternative.
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