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Only once before in the Six Nations have Scotland put together three consecutive wins. That was in 2020, when they recovered from losing their opening two games.<\/p>\n
Jack Dempsey, a towering performer against France, said the players had fulfilled a promise they made to each other to prove the victory over England was not the one-off it has been in previous seasons. <\/p>\n
They vowed to “come out hot” against France and were true to their word.<\/p>\n
The old vulnerabilities, of switching off or falling out of matches, have been absent in this three-match sequence against England, Wales and France. <\/p>\n
The scars of previous failures seem to have created a resilience and belief within the squad that has lifted them to new heights.<\/p>\n
“The character of the team has been put to the test,” said back-row Matt Fagerson.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been on the end of three-point, two-point games where we’ve not come out on the right side of the result. It really affects confidence.<\/p>\n
“In the past, we’ve been a team that’s almost been there. When these results start going your way and you start getting a bit more confidence, it’s huge for the group. We’ve got a lot of belief in the squad and I think that came out today.<\/p>\n
“Focusing on one game at a time has been a big mantra for this side. There’s only one more game to focus on and there’s so much on it now.”<\/p>\n
A trip to Dublin to face Ireland, a side they have not beaten in nine years and 11 attempts, will be a big test of Scotland’s new-found resilience.<\/p>\n
“We can’t wait,” Fagerson added. “Ireland, a lot of people have been talking about them having maybe lost it. <\/p>\n
“But you saw what they did to England at Twickenham [a 42-21 win]. They’re still top-three in the world. They’re an incredible team. <\/p>\n
“The last game, the Six Nations is on the line. If you can’t get up for that, you’re in the wrong place. We’re hugely excited.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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