Scotland will need to lift themselves now with the World Cup fast approaching, and they will play in Pool B against the likes of Japan, Samoa, South Africa and United States.
And while Russell - who has made six GUINNESS PRO12 appearances this season - admits it has been far from ideal preparation, the Warrior is adamant Scotland will come good.
"We will be going into the World Cup to put in good performances and hopefully the results will look after themselves," he said.
"Losing five games is obviously not the best. But, on the other side of that, there's a lot of positives we can take from that as we've played a lot of good rugby.
"It gives us the added desire to get the results at the World Cup. It is small margins that are holding us back and not allowing us to get the results we want.
"The fans will be disappointed with the results, but at the same time we have been playing a lot of good rugby, we're scoring tries, we're threatening in attack.
"By the time the World Cup comes around, we'll have one or two months together and it will be an improved team. If we can eradicate the slight negatives and mistakes, the results should turn around."
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