Skipper Sione backs Scots to rise to even greater heights after near miss

Ireland 43 Scotland 2

- BY EDWARD ELLIOT

Tuipulotu insists a deflating climax to their Six Nations campaign is not the end for the current squad.

The Glasgow centre's dreams of securing his country's first Triple Crown in 36 years were dashed in Dublin. But the Scots had roared back from a limp opening loss in Italy to regain the Calcutta Cup, secure a fine comeback win against Wales and stun eventual champions France to remain in title contention until the final day.