Feb 2021. Not Taking a Knee in Rugby

Gregor Townsend's side were criticised heavily last weekend when just four players took a knee while the rest of the squad remained standing ahead of their win over England. It emerged afterwards that the confused response had come because the players hadn't discussed the issue beforehand - with first minister Nicola Sturgeon also giving support to the rugby stars. But Townsend said on Thursday that his squad would revert to the usual rugby protocols. He said: "We know what is happening this weekend - both teams are going to stand and recognise rugby's stand against racism and discrimination like we have done in all previous games. It’s a Disgrace at this taking a knee business, and it’s even Worse the pressure being put on players to kneel, Not On!