Scotland are in uncharted territory and heading into choppy waters. Two wins from two for the first time since Five Nations became Six and the excitement coursing through tartan ranks is palpable. But now it’s sink or swim time for hopes of an elusive title.
France, the defending champions, lie in wait for Gregor Townsend’s side in Paris on Sunday, before No 1-ranked Ireland descend on Edinburgh in a fortnight. Defeat in either may not necessarily be a fatal blow, given Italy visit Murrayfield in round five. But the optimists north of Hadrian’s Wall would have you believe that if Scotland are going to shake off two decades of underachievement, this is the time.
