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Nicola Sturgeon backs Scottish rugby anti-racism stance in row over 'taking the knee'

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Calcutta Cup returned to Murrayfield. But there was controversy after the match after just four of the starting 15 players opted to kneel before kick-off in London.The head coach insisted on Sunday that he "100 per cent" backed his players after several were criticised.Speaking at her regular media briefing today, Sturgeon as asked if she was disappointed by the players who remained standing.She said: "I have no doubt everybody in the Scottish rugby squad is absolutely firm in their opposition to and complete condemnation of racism."In a statement, the Scottish Rugby Union said: "Scottish Rugby fully supports rugby’s on-going work to end discrimination and racism in our sport."This commitment has been expressed with a moment of reflection.

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