Going into the four-match Autumn Nations Series the general consensus was that Scotland needed to beat Fiji and Portugal convincingly, give the Springboks a run for their money and close out the year with a win over Australia. So, in that sense, it was a job well done.
Scotland Player Ratings: Scotland cruised to a resounding nine-try victory over Portugal at Murrayfield, with several players taking full advantage of their opportunities in Gregor Townsend’s heavily rotated side.
The Wales hooker has taken up his first head coach role with his home town club, Bridgend, and he likes to think he's learnt from the best
The England legend was badly burned by his experience as manager but his career is missing a post-script.
A first-half Johnny Matthews hat-trick helped Glasgow Warriors coast to a 50-8 BKT United Rugby Championship victory over Zebre.
Three-cap Springboks forward Ashley Johnson is leaving Wasps after eight seasons, an exit that has highlighted his popularity at the Premiership club.
The wheel has turned at Wasps for forwards Charlie Matthews and Ashley Johnson, both leaving the Premiership club now run by Lee Blackett.
It's been a difficult few years for Blues supporters, but can the addition of a new head coach, who has the capacity to instil a strong set of values in his squad, be enough to get them back in the play-offs?
Ashley Johnson is to make his return just a week after becoming eligible to play again following a failed drugs test earlier in the year.