Richardson keen on Scotland role

WHEN Dylan Richardson was called up to play for Scotland against Japan at Murrayfield in 2021, the South African-born utility forward headed north not knowing what to expect.

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Richardson, who wouldn’t appear out of place in a surf competition with his long blond hair and beard, revealed that he felt far from his element when he first joined Gregor Townsend’s team after piquing the selectors’ interest thanks to his Sharks performances.

“Coming into the Scotland set-up was very intimidating in the beginning because when I first went over I barely knew anyone,” Richardson told The Rugby Paper. “But I was surprised by the warm welcome and I found the set-up to be extremely professional.”