A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
Latest editorial
Laidlaw ready to follow Barclay into battle against France
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
GREIG LAIDLAW may no longer be Scotland skipper but the scrum-half said today that he will do his all to inspire his side to victory against France.
The Clermont Auvergne man will find himself back in a Dark Blues starting XV for the first time in a year for tomorrow’s Six Nations clash at Murrayfield.
His last Scotland start came against the French in Paris in last year’s championship, with an ankle injury then ending his tournament.
Similar stories
Veteran back-rower steps in as England’s third captain of the tournament to take on Australia
