Having hit a turmoil of hard drugs as the 1970s arrived, Eric Clapton was coaxed out of his destructive exile by Pete Townsend for a memorable event.

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Gregor Townsend insists Scotland still have plenty to play for in this year’s Guinness Six Nations despite back-to-back defeats against Ireland and England killing their latest crack at championship ...

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