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Fraser Brown

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Fraser Brown is a current Scotland and Glasgow Warriors hooker and rugby columnist for The Scotsman.

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Scotland's Kyle Steyn celebrates scoring a first-half try against France during the Guinness Six Nations match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

Analysis Fraser Brown: My Six Nations verdict, team of tournament and star man

Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu with the Auld Alliance Trophy after the Guinness Six Nations win over France at Murrayfield.

Scotland can beat Ireland and here’s how it can be done Fraser Brown

France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont's kicking is likely to be key against Scotland.

Scotland v France score prediction and three key areas - Fraser Brown

Scotland's Rory Darge celebrates as George Turner (centre rear, obscured) scores his side's vital fourth try during the the win over Wales in the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

Fraser Brown: Time to give this Scotland coach and team overdue credit

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and captain Sione Tuipulotu with the Calcutta Cup after the win over England at Murrayfield.

Townsend vindication, kryptonite, and injury solutions - Fraser Brown

Ben White and Rory Darge try to get hold of the ball against Italy.

Scotland can't afford nightmare scenario - how to target England Fraser Brown

A bloodied Matt Fagerson in action during Scotland's Guinness Six Nations defeat by Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in 2024.

Fraser Brown: This is how I think Scotland will line up in Rome

The Six Nations coaches, from left: Steve Tandy (Wales), Gregor Townsend (Scotland), Steve Borthwick (England), Fabien Galthie (France), Andy Farrell (Ireland) and Gonzalo Quesada.

Six Nations tactical breakdown: Fraser Brown runs rule over every team

Scotland have some devastatingly creative players such as Finn Russell.

Analysis Scotland's 9 takeaways from November Tests

Gregor Townsend, the Scotland head coach, prior to the match with Argentina.

I'm not a hypocrite, I've been in that group but we've won nothing

Scotland players face New Zealand as they peform the Haka prior to the autumn Test match at Murrayfield. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Scotland's New Zealand obstacle can be traced to Murrayfield boardroom

Duhan van der Merwe on the attack during Scotland's last match against New Zealand, at Murrayfield in 2022.

One player's fitness key to determining Scotland v All Blacks outcome

Duhan van der Merwe scores a try on his Scotland debut against Georgia at Murrayfield, on October 23, 2020.

'Special guy, special player' - Van der Merwe's unusual debut

Zander Fagerson during a Scotland training session at the Oriam this week, with Stafford McDowall and Kyle Steyn in the background.

What Scotland’s autumn target should be and my 2 positions of concern

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Darcy Graham gave Scotland hope with a first-half try in Paris but France overpowered the visitors in the second half.

Fraser Brown: If you replace Townsend, you must appoint someone better

Scotland struggled in the final quarter against Wales, conceding three tries.

I have concerns about the Scotland bench but pressure is on France

Scotland will be trying to get the ball into the hands of Duhan van der Merwe as much as possible.

Fraser Brown: Scots must beat Wales or face major questions

Scotland's Darcy Graham in action against Ireland. He suffered a concussion later in the first half.

Why Darcy Graham should sit out and leftfield Finn Russell alternative

Scotland's Jack Dempsey and Tom Jordan could both start against Ireland after impactful substitute appearances in the win over Italy. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What Scotland need to fix to beat Ireland including personnel changes

Scotland begin their Six Nations campaign at home to Italy on Saturday.

Scotland need to achieve something this year - we can get second

Helen Nelson on the attack for Scotland during the win over Italy in WXV2 in Cape Town. (Photo: Getty Images)

South Africa’s rugby-mad culture and why Scotland can tap into it via WXV 2

Francesca McGhie was among the tries last year during the WXV 2 tournament as Scotland beat South Africa at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Last year Scotland came to compete, this year we’re here to win WXV 2

The Glasgow Warriors squad lift the URC trophy after beating the Vodacom Bulls in the final at Loftus Versfeld. They are the third different winners of the competition in three years. (Photo by Anton Geyser/SNS Group)

No need for a British and Irish League when URC is working well

Adam Hastings is back at Glasgow Warriors after three years at Gloucester. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What I think of Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors recruitment - Fraser Brown

New Zealand players perform the Haka ahead of the Rugby Championship Test match against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

The problem with Rugby Championship and why disrupted Haka struck a sour note

Evie Gallagher (left), Alex Stewart (centre) and Emma Wassell are part of the Scotland squad which will travel to South Africa to defend the WXV 2 title. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Fraser Brown: Winning WXV 2 last year puts a target on Scotland's backs

There is a lot of goodwill being shown to All Blacks coach Scott Robertson regardless of the result against Argentina. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Razor's All Blacks honeymoon is over - blame a 39-year-old warhorse

All Blacks captain Sam Cane, centre, lifts the Rugby Championship trophy while a team-mate hoists the larger Bledisloe Cup after New Zealand's decisive win over Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground last year. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Why I’m cool on rugby's 20-minute red cards but I like lineout shot-clocks

Sione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland co-captain for the tour game against Chile which will be his 30th match of the season. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images for Scottish Rugby)

Scotland XV looks good - but 30 games a season is very tough ask

Adam Hasting in action for Scotland against USA in Houston in 2018, a match the Americans won 30-29. Hastings starts at 10 against the US on Friday. (SNS Group/SRU Gary Hutchison)

Why USA is a big game for Scotland and the lessons we learned from 2018 defeat

Max Williamson returned to Glasgow Warriors after a successful loan spell in England. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

This Scotland XV could be spine of team for next decade - just like we were

Joy for Sione Tuipulotu, right, at full-time as Glasgow Warriors celebrate their victory over Vodacom Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

How Smith worked wonders with Glasgow Warriors - and role of coaches

Glasgow Warriors' Sione Tuipulotu (no 12) celebrates with head coach Franco Smith after the semi-final win over Munster, with defence coach Pete Murchie on the right. (Photo by Ben Brady/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Glasgow Warriors win would be among great Scottish sporting achievements

Glasgow Warriors' Zander Fagerson and Jamie Dobie celebrate after the win over Munster at Thomond Park last season. (Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Why Glasgow Warriors-Munster rivalry is a grudge worth relishing and Murray tale

Finn Russell of Bath offloads during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby play-off semi-final against Sale Sharks at the Recreation Ground. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

How Finn Russell justified £1m salary and debunked the lazy narrative

Glasgow Warriors supporters have played a huge part in creating a successful club and can generate an electric atmosphere on game days. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Rugby’s cruel summer and why stress levels are on the rise

Toulouse full-back Blair Kinghorn escapes from Harlequins' Louis Lynagh during the Investec Champions Cup Semi-Final at Le Stadium in Toulouse. (Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Fraser Brown: Kinghorn is at peak of his powers and a broken nose won't stop him

Glasgow Warriors' Sione Tuipulotu competes with Willie Le Roux of the Vodacom Bulls during the BKT United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld which saw Glasgow pick up two bonus points. (Photo by SteveHaagSports/INPHO/Shutterstock)

Fraser Brown: Bonus points reward the better teams and that’s how it should be

Glasgow Warriors finished second best to the Bulls when the sides met at Loftus Versfeld during the United Rugby Championship on 29 April 2022. (Photo by Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix/Shutterstock)

Fraser Brown: Altitude matters but Glasgow can beat the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld

Leinster players look dejected after their defeat by La Rochelle in the 2023 Champions Cup final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Fraser Brown: Glasgow Warriors could benefit from European semi-finals

Fraser Brown, centre, after helping Scotland beat France at Murrayfield on his 50th appearance for the national team, during the 2020 Six Nations. He is flanked by Kyle Steyn and Chris Harris. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Fraser Brown: Proud of what I’ve achieved and retirement is going to hit me hard

Stirling Wolves lift the trophy after beating the Ayrshire Bulls in the FOSROC Super Series final at Hive Stadium last November. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Fraser Brown: Super Series offers useful pathway and I’ll be sorry to see it go

Stade Rochelais have been European champions in each of the last two seasons but how would they fare in a Club World Cup against the best of the southern hemisphere? (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Fraser Brown: I love Club World Cup concept but demands on players unsustainable

Harlequins coach Danny Wilson comes up against his old team Glasgow Warriors.

Wilson link adds intrigue but won't be significant Warriors-Quins factor

Andy Christie (left) and Finn Russell look on as referee Nic Berry consults the TMO during the Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and France at Murrayfield. World Rugby wants to speed up the TMO process. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Fraser Brown: World Rugby needs to embrace the game’s physicality not quell it

Scotland put in a huge defensive effort against Ireland and were able to deny Tadhg Furlong on this occasion. (Picture: Liam McBurney/PA)

Fraser Brown: False narrative developed around Scotland's 'golden generation'