Gregor Townsend is adamant the door is not closed on George Turner’s Scotland career although he acknowledged it will be “challenging” for the hooker to represent the national team while playing his club rugby in Japan.
It was announced earlier this week that the 31-year-old front-rower will join Kobe Steelers next term following seven seasons with Glasgow in which he has established himself as his country’s first-choice in the number two jersey.
The Japan Rugby League One campaign continues to run throughout the Six Nations, raising obvious logistical issues for Turner in relation to continui...