Finn Russell

​Finn Alastair Russell became Scotland's 1056th capped player when he made his debut against the USA on the first match of Scotland's 2014 summer tour, sparking the beginning of a exciting international career. He has gone on to earn more than 50 further caps and was called up for the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand.

That international bow capped an excellent season for Russell who fought off fierce competition to become first choice stand-off at Glasgow Warriors on their run to the PRO12 final. He made his first appearance at BT Murrayfield for Scotland in the 41-31 win against Argentina in November 2014 and starred in his club’s sensational PRO12 triumph the year after.

That prompted further international recognition and Russell was named as first-choice stand-off in the 2015 World Cup squad, making three tournament appearances and scoring tries against both Japan and USA.

During the 2017 RBS 6 Nations, he scored 42 championship points, playing crucial roles in wins over Ireland, Italy and Wales, before going on to star in Summer Test victories against Italy and, notably, Australia in Sydney – a match that brought about a late call-up to Warren Gatland’s Lions squad.

A mesmeric performance in the Calcutta Cup win of 2018 was followed by another in that remarkable second half Twickenham comeback a year later, before Finn was selected for a second World Cup, in Japan, during which he picked up three more caps.

Through the ranks

The gifted stand-off was brought into the Scotstoun fold in the summer of 2012 after impressing in the club game with Falkirk and as a key member of the Scotland under-20 team during the RBS 6 Nations.

In 2011, Russell helped Stirling County Colts win the under-18 National Youth Cup and he went on to help Ayr win the Scottish domestic double during the 2012/13 campaign.

After making his debut for Glasgow Warriors against Zebre in early 2013, Finn was named alongside Alex Allan as a recipient of the prestigious Macphail Scholarship to New Zealand.