Fly-half??Finn Russell??believes the World Cup Ought to Reveal the”real Scotland” Following a disappointing Six Nations campaign.
Using a number of injuries to senior players demonstrating key scotland recorded just one victory in the Six Nations.
Gregor Townsend’s squad take in their first game of Pool A – that includes Russia, Samoa and hosts Japan – and also Russell believes they can get through to the knock-out stage.
“It ought to be the actual Scotland we see today,” Russell explained.
“This is actually the main stage, the World Cup, so if it is not the actual Scotland we see afterward it’ll be disappointing for each of us.
“On our daily life, should we get things straight we’re capable of getting out of this group. From there it’s knock-out rugby and you also just take it game by game.
“We are here to do our job and also provide our very best performance. If we remain injury-free I believe we’re in a fantastic position to do that.”
Russell was defeated with the consistency at the championship of the side, although scotland finished their Six Nations campaign at Twickenham.
“The Six Nations turned up and down – it seemed to be matches of 2 halves,” that the 26-year-old added.
“Against Italy the first half was fantastic, then we let in three late tries. We had a good first period against Ireland but slipped off again. The England game was like that but in reverse.
“What was bothersome was that we never really managed to devote an 80-minute functionality. At a World Cup from the best teams in the world you have to devote an 80-minute screen every game.”
While Exeter’s Sam Skinner has been the only player to be ruled out prior to the tournament scotland will soon be without back-rower Jamie Ritchie as he measures his recovery from a broken cheekbone.