Gregor Townsend to replace Vern Cotter as Scotland coach in June 2017

17 August 2016 12:53

Gregor Townsend has been named as Vern Cotter's successor as Scotland head coach.

The Scottish Rugby Union has announced that the Glasgow head coach will take over in June 2017, when Cotter's contract expires.

SRU chief executive Mark Dodson said: " Gregor's abilities as a head coach are evident and he is increasingly becoming one of the most sought-after coaches in the game."

Source: PA