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The talking points ahead of Scotland’s must-win World Cup clash with Romania

Gregor Townsend’s side lie third in Pool B.

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Scotland play their third match of the World Cup against Pool B minnows Romania in Lille on Saturday night.

Here, the PA news agency assesses some of the key talking points ahead of a must-win fixture for Gregor Townsend’s side.

Scots need big win ahead of Ireland

Gregor Townsend
Gregor Townsend’s side require a bonus-point win on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA)

Big guns preserved

Darcy Graham
Darcy Graham is one of the few established starters who plays this weekend (Mike Egerton/PA)

Opportunities for fringe men

Ben Healy
Stand-off Ben Healy will make a rare start for Scotland (Adam Davy/PA)

The Vern Cotter factor

Vern Cotter
Former Scotland head coach Vern Cotter is a consultant for Romania (David Davies/PA)

Scotland get first taste of northern France

Stade Pierre Mauroy
Stade Pierre Mauroy, where Scotland will play Romania (David Davies/PA)
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