It has been described as the best Scotland squad since 1999 and there is an unfamiliar surge of optimism heading into this year's Six Nations but backs coach Jason O'Halloran reckons the team is still two years away from fulfilling its potential.
Grant GILCHRIST is aiming to seize any chance to meet up with his rugby makers when joining the Scotland squad next week.
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