The stand-off has psyched himself for the likelihood that he will have to operate at the peak of his powers.
Finn Russell has psyched himself for the likelihood that he will have to operate at the peak of his powers on Saturday night if Scotland are to get the result they need from their critical World Cup showdown with Ireland in Paris.
For that to happen, Russell – widely deemed to have entered his prime over the past year – knows he will have to make his mark in the French capital on Saturday as he bids to upstage his veteran Irish counterpart Johnny Sexton.Asked if he feels he is currently in the best form of his career, the 31-year-old said: “I’m going to have to be this weekend!
“I think I’m playing some decent rugby just now and I just need to make sure I’m ready for what comes at the weekend.“I’m against Johnny Sexton, one of the best 10s in the world as well, so it’s going to be tough.” The player reported that their relationship remains in good order amid the intensity of a World Cup campaign.“Yes, it’s been good,” he said. “I think that’s all behind us now, thankfully.
“I think for me to be able to manage the boys and try to keep us on track throughout the week and in the game is going to be really important,” he said.“There will be a little bit more pressure but I’ve been in this situation before with Scotland where we’ve had knockout games and other big games.
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