Hadden looking ahead

Hadden: Happy with win

I think we've made some progress in these November Tests. People are going to find a different Scotland team these days.

Frank Hadden
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Scotland coach Frank Hadden was happy his players released some of their frustration with a comprehensive victory over Canada, although it was not enough to stop them suffering a seeding blow for the next World Cup.

Hadden's men posted a 41-0 defeat over the Canadians at Pittodrie in their final autumn international Test, after a frustrating few games.

Scotland had previously folded badly against a New Zealand reserve side and also thrown away a winning position against world champions South Africa.

The Scots made no mistake against the Canadians though, and Hadden says the team's frustration showed itself in the form of their physical approach that proved too much for the visitors.

"There's no doubt there was a time when that could have been a very awkward encounter for us," said Hadden.

Physical

"Ultimately we were too physical for the Canadians and with the ball that we got we were efficient and deserved to get the scoreboard ticking over the way we did.

"It was an opportunity for the players to vent some of the frustration of the past two weeks and we were delighted to set the record straight after two tough matches.

"It was good to win this week, put away a few tries and play with a bit of freedom to put ourselves in a good position for the forthcoming Six Nations.

"I think we've made some progress in these November Tests. It would have been easier for people to understand that we had made progress had we beaten South Africa but I certainly feel a lot happier in certain areas of the game.

"People are going to find a different Scotland team these days."

World Cup blow

The result could not stop Scotland falling into the third tier of seeds for the 2011 World Cup draw though, meaning they will face two big guns in the group stages.

Ireland's win over Argentina sealed Scotland's fate, with the Pumas losing top players Juan Hernandez and Felipe Contepomi prior to the game not helping.

"When we heard Hernandez had pulled out just before kick-off we knew it would be difficult not to have him and Contepomi in there and go to Ireland and win," Hadden added.

"When we heard it was 3-3 at half time we thought they might do us a favour but it wasn't to be and perhaps we'll have the good fortune to draw Ireland a week on Monday."

Canada coach Kieran Crowley admitted that his players had been out-muscled by the Scots.

"It was disappointing for us," he said. "We gave Scotland too much time to attack and we were having to scramble all the time in defence.

"A couple of things didn't go our way and we were made to pay. Scotland certainly kept the pressure on us all day and deserved their win."