Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has signed a contract extension till April 2026.
Townsend has been in cost since 2017 and his earlier deal was because of expire after this autumn’s World Cup.
Scotland completed third within the Six Nations and have risen to their highest place of fifth on this planet rankings.
“I am excited in regards to the potential of the present squad of gamers and the sport they will ship towards the most effective groups on this planet,” stated Townsend.
“As coaches, we now have been very inspired by the progress the staff has made this season, and we consider there’s far more to come back from this group.
“I additionally really feel the connection the staff has with the nation is particular and that our supporters are backing the staff like by no means earlier than.
“The quantity of people that arrive two hours early to welcome the staff off the bus on a house matchday demonstrates the love proven for this group of gamers and their perception that the squad can obtain one thing particular.
“Our focus proper now stays on Rugby World Cup preparations, however I’m delighted to have secured my future for the following few years and stay up for persevering with to do all I can to drive the staff ahead and encourage our supporters.”
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