Gregor Townsend says he desires to remain on as Scotland head coach past the World Cup after his facet completed the 2023 Six Nations with a bonus level win over Italy at Murrayfield.

“I wish to keep on at this stage however that is most likely not the time to be answering these questions,” he stated post-match.

“I’ve indicated that I would like a while to replicate and have a while off.”

The 49-year-old took cost of the nationwide crew in 2017 after a profitable stint with Glasgow Warriors, and has overseen a broad enchancment in Scotland’s fortunes.

Along with his contract up after the autumn World Cup, he has been linked with teaching roles in France and England, however the man himself desires to place issues to mattress a technique or one other within the close to future.

“I anticipate to get some readability about my very own place quickly,” Townsend continued. “I’ve had some conversations over the previous couple of weeks and there will likely be time within the subsequent few weeks to speak about it some extra.

“I do not need to decide to something in the mean time. Conversations have began and can begin up once more after a while off. We’ll see how they develop.

“Actually, I’ve tried to place this to the facet. Your mind solely has a lot capability. No matter occurs over the subsequent week or so, I am going to give it some thought nearer the time. I’m delighted with this bunch of gamers.

“Bringing the older guys again, they’re enjoying at their finest stage and that’s thrilling. Checks are solely going to get larger. We did not beat the highest two classes should be discovered.”