Scotland braced for Fiji backlash after learning lessons in Pretoria
Scotland have had enough of praise without results, says forwards coach John Dalziel, as they prepare for a Fiji backlash at Murrayfield.
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"We're not that type of team anymore."
— John Dalziel , Athlete
"We're very clear on who we are and what we are."
— John Dalziel , Athlete
"We're getting closer."
— John Dalziel , Athlete
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Scotland have had enough of praise without results, says forwards coach John Dalziel, as they prepare for a Fiji backlash at Murrayfield.
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