Gregor Townsend turns down Lions to lead Scotland in Australia

• Glasgow coach had ‘good think’ before sticking with Scotland• ‘I quickly realised the Scotland tour to Australia is my No1 priority’Gregor Townsend admitted he thought long and hard before turning down the offer of a coaching role with the Lions in New Zealand because it clashed with Scotland’s visit to Australia. Related: Brilliant Ireland inject hope into Lions’ brutal All Blacks assignment | Robert Kitson Continue reading...