THE nature of 1872 Cup matches is that the games within the game are often more interesting and significant than overall performances and outcome.
An intriguing sub-plot to tonight’s match is going to be Glasgow Warriors tight-head Murphy Walker’s quest to hold his own against Edinburgh loose-head Pierre Schoeman at scrum-time and show up well around the park. The aim is to demonstrate that he’s got what it takes to be entrusted with the Scotland No 3 jersey when the Six Nations kicks-off against England at Twickenham on 4th February.
Scotland’s first choice tight-head, Zander Fagerson, is currently out of action with a hamstring injury and is in a race against time to be available for any game in the Six Nations let alone the opening one.
