The Scotsman's Allan Massie believes Scotland can learn a thing or two from France and their coach Marc Lievremont.
"Andy Robinson may be excused if he ever looks enviously across the Channel, and not only because his French counterpart Marc Lievremont has put together a side which looks capable of winning a Grand Slam and will indeed do so if they beat Italy and then England in Paris. It is, however, the depth of talent at Lievremont's disposal which must have the Scotland coach a bit green-eyed.
"...Since becoming French coach after the 2007 World Cup, Lievremont has shuffled his team energetically, selecting almost three complete XVs in three seasons. Some people, even in France, thought this a bit crazy, but, if it was madness, it now appears that there was method in it. There will still be changes between now and the 2011 World Cup, but they are likely to be made on form rather than as an experiment in progress. He has evidently been working towards a settled team, and the results are showing."
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