THE Scottish Rugby union has responded to calls by a leading supporters' group for an independent review of the recent Six Nations rugby Championship in which Scotland managed just one win.
The Evening News told in its later edition of March 27 that the Forum of Scottish Rugby Supporters had petitioned the governing body asking for experts outwith the inner sanctum to be given a role in assessing performances by coaches and the team.
Today the Group has been told by Gordon McKie that the outcome of deliberations will be shared, but a letter from the chief executive stops well short of indicating who will be taking part.
McKie writes: "After the team's progress in reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals last year, we are all disappointed with the results against France, Wales, Ireland and Italy and make no excuse for these performances."
Many will take issue with suggestions of progress since Scotland have never failed to reach at least the World Cup quarter-finals.
McKie added: "Clearly, a number of factors must be taken into consideration, without delay, and a full review of events to date has already begun.
"The conclusions of this review, which is due to be concluded within the coming weeks, will be shared with the wider public."
In welcoming the response the Forum of Scottish Rugby Supporters has made available details of their protest letter.
"There is an almost unanimous feeling that the poor results reflect less on the players, many of whom played well or at least gave it their all," said the disgruntled fans, in their letter of protest to the governing body.
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