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Coach's quick exit casts shadow

As Scott Johnson unveiled his plans for the national team's immediate and long-term future, it emerged last night that another senior figure in the Scottish professional game may have parted company with the governing body.

Phil Greening, the former England and British & Irish Lions hooker, was appointed as head coach of the Scotland sevens squad only five months ago but is believed to have departed already. A source indicated that "personal reasons" had been cited as a major factor but his record has been abysmal and Scotland are now placed 15th in the overall standings and are struggling to maintain their status as a core nation guaranteed participation in major tournaments.

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