Scotland reap benefits of boldness from Vern Cotter’s new order

There is a justified sense of optimism in Scotland before their Six Nations tie against Ireland in DublinThere was a period early in the second half of Scotland’s victory against France last Sunday when most Scots not blinded by the recent upturn in their team’s form feared the worst. Scotland might have headed into half-time 18-5 but for the try they conceded with the last play of the first half, and the outplayed French were setting up camp in their 22, only six points adrift. The script felt familiar. Superiority squandered, promise unfulfilled. Defeat on the way.If there is hope mushroomin…