📘 Stuart Lancaster – The rebuilder turned title-winner
After a brutal exit as England head coach in 2015, Lancaster went back to the drawing board.
He rebuilt his coaching credentials at Leinster, masterminding their 2018 Champions Cup victory and multiple Pro14 titles, helping develop stars like James Ryan, Garry Ringrose, and Jordan Larmour.
Now the boss at Racing 92, Lancaster has evolved. He blends structure with attacking flair—just the kind of balance Scotland might need post-Townsend.
And crucially, he knows how to build a culture.
🧠Franco Smith – The tactical genius behind Glasgow’s rise
The form man in Scottish rugby right now.
Smith has transformed the Glasgow Warriors into one of the most exciting sides in the URC, lifting the 2024 Challenge Cup and winning plaudits across Europe.
His philosophy? High-tempo, heads-up rugby—ideal for a Scotland side packed with attacking threats.
A former Italy head coach, Smith has international pedigree and deep knowledge of Scottish rugby already. He could be the natural successor, keeping the momentum going with minimal disruption.
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