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Scotland v Argentina: Townsend looks to novices on bench for impact

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Scotland v Argentina: Townsend looks to novices on bench for impact

Townsend's team is preparing for a match against New Zealand. He made six changes to the bench. Townsend wants to give tight-head prop Walker more opportunities. The Offside Line is the first rugby news website in Scotland. It has 3 million page views this year. The website does not have a paywall. If you like it, you can support it with a monthly contribution. For more information, visit the website.   The Off side line is a news site dedicated to Scottish rugby. They do not use a paid subscription. Their website is free and their content is unbiased. In the past, they have been criticised for not covering the international game.

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