Russell confident Scots can build winning mentality

The 22-year-old has only turned out for the Warriors six times so far this GUINNESS PRO12 season but his 34 points have helped Gregor Townsend's men to top spot in the table.

Last year's finalists have shown fine form during the campaign with 13 wins from their 17 matches heading into next week's clash with Leinster.

However, while Glasgow have found the ability to muster some winning momentum, the Scotland side has not been blessed with the same luck.

But Russell believes the seeds have been sown and thinks it's a matter of time before the results come.

"The fans have retained a positive belief despite the lack of results," he wrote in the Daily Record.

"They can see a side which is playing some exciting rugby.

"That's not going to change, we will still try to entertain and are trying to find a formula that will start delivering results and we are getting nearer.

"It's a message which many of us are tired of repeating but I think the majority of people are buying into what we are trying to achieve.

"We are attracting big crowds which is so encouraging for all of the players.

"It's a brand of rugby that has caught the public's attention but we know there is a need to get the points to go with it."

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