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Radio Scotland,29 Oct 2026,44 mins

Nations Championship: Inside Scotland Camp - Lessons, Fatherhood and the All Blacks

BBC Radio Scotland Rugby Podcast

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With Scotland's Nations Championship campaign fast approaching, Tom English and Andy Burke head inside the national team camp to speak to some of the squad's biggest names and emerging talents. Seb Stephen reflects on the unconventional journey that took him from rejection in Scotland to rugby development in New Zealand and ultimately a Scotland cap. Blair Kinghorn discusses fatherhood, life in France and what Scotland must improve to compete consistently with the world's best. Finn Russell talks marriage, Bath, approaching 100 caps and why Scotland still have another level to reach, while Jack Dempsey opens up about life in Japan, his ambitions of playing at a World Cup in Australia and what separates good teams from great ones. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities, stories and ambitions driving Scotland ahead of a huge autumn campaign. 00:00 Inside Scotland Camp 00:59 Seb Stephen: Scotland's Newest Success Story 01:57 Moving to New Zealand at 18 04:26 Missing Out on a Contract and Starting Again 06:17 The Moment He Became a Scotland International 07:18 The Hooker Battle and Scotland Ambitions 07:42 Blair Kinghorn on the Nations Championship 09:12 Missing the Summer Tour 10:30 Fatherhood, France and Life Away From Rugby 12:28 What Is Missing From Scotland's Game? 14:12 Finn Russell Joins the Conversation 14:42 Approaching 100 Scotland Caps 15:56 Married Life and Life Beyond Rugby 17:09 The Challenge of Facing New Zealand Again 18:31 Why Scotland Still Need Another Level 21:35 Bath, Longevity and Future Plans 24:34 Finn on Rugby's Growth and Eddie Hearn 26:33 Jack Dempsey's New Life in Japan 28:00 Why He Left Glasgow 31:03 World Cup Dreams in Australia 35:20 What Separates Scotland from the Best? 37:12 Reaction to the Player Interviews 38:39 Why Jack Dempsey Is Such a Fascinating Character 40:31 Finn Russell's Enduring Brilliance 43:09 Looking Ahead to New Zealand

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