THE Scotland rugby team were given a warm welcome as they prepare to face Uruguay on Saturday evening.
In a post shared on the official Scotland Rugby’s Twitter/X account, a video showed schoolchildren from the St Andrew’s School in Montevideo ceilidh dancing.
It said: "A very Scottish welcome for the squad at St Andrew's school in Montevideo."
A very Scottish welcome for the squad at St Andrew’s School in Montevideo 🏴#AsOne pic.twitter.com/fbQLyKB9NT
— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) July 27, 2024
According to the school’s website, it was formed in 1963 by Agnes Nery, the first headmistress, Fay Crocker and Margaret and Sylvia Towers.
It says that Nery was a “Scottish educationalist with broad experience abroad” who founded the school after spending time in Uruguay.
A post on the website said: “We had the incredible honour of hosting the Scotland National Rugby Team at school today.
“After a heartfelt welcome speech from Ms Segredo, we joined together in singing Flower of Scotland, children asked insightful questions and wrapped up the day with some spirited Scottish dancing.
“Thank you very much @scotlanteam for creating such a memorable experience for our students. We will cherish this day.”
The video has been shared by many with Scottish musician and National columnist Pat Kane writing: “There, that’ll cheer you up.”
Another described it as “fabulous” while a third Twitter user said, “you just know how long these children have been rehearsing and looking forward to presenting this – brilliant”.
Uruguay v Scotland will be shown live on TNT Sports and BBC Scotland.
