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ISSUE 116
Cover photo credit: Webb Ellis
Trophy and world's top stars -
Player images: Fotosport/David
Gibson
Photo/Image credits
Fotosport/David Gibson; Scottish
Rugby/SNS Group; World Rugby;
London Scottish; George McMillanxcitement is certainly
starting to build. The
warm-up games are
underway, squads are
being announced all the time and
the Rugby World Cup is just around
the corner.
In this issue, we bring you a full
preview of the tournament in
Japan, including an in-depth look
at all of the world’s top 10 ranked
sides, their star men and their
World Cup records; as well as
feature interviews with members
of Scotland’s Rugby World Cup
training squad.
All the best to Gregor Townsend
and the Scotland squad as they
head to Japan - the minimumexpectation has to be reaching the
quarter-finals, and thereafter who
knows what could happen (as 2015
proved!)
Also in this issue, we bring you
interviews with new faces at
Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow
Warriors; and all the latest goings
on at London Scottish, plus a look
at the Tennent’s Premiership ahead
of its imminent return.
Thanks to all who have contributed,
and enjoy reading!Gavin Harper
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