Rory Lawson salutes his Scots heroes after Saxons defeated
SCOTLAND A 35 ENGLAND SAXONS 0
RORY Lawson led Scotland's back-up side to a comprehensive win over England's second string in Galashiels.
The Gloucester scrum-half was handed the armband because he was one of the most experienced campaigners on the pitch and he was rewarded with a late try.
The grandson of legendary rugby commentator Bill McLaren grabbed a poacher's score for their fourth five-pointer of the night to round off a disappointing evening for Jon Callard's men.
Glasgow fly-half Duncan Weir opened the night with a penalty before club colleague Stuart Hogg returned a kick with interest from his own half to slice through attempted tackles for the first try.
Weir kicked the conversion and then a penalty to make it 13-0 at the break, before adding another three points after half-time.
From the back of a scrum, Weir then coasted through the England defence for the third try and added the conversion and another penalty for a 23-0 lead.
Off the back of a five-metre scrum, Scotland number eight Richie Vernon broke off and was dragged down inches from the line, but quick as a flash Lawson picked up and dotted down.
Centre Matt Scott was then left all alone to wander through to score the fourth after Weir's great blind tap pass over a shoulder.
The conversion rounded off a 20-point haul for the kicker.
Lawson paid tribute to the Scotland pack for overcoming a Saxons side who had demolished Irish Wolfhounds in the scrum to lay the foundations for a win last weekend.
Lawson said: "The backs probably owe the forwards a beer because we can only do that if they provide good set-piece ball and a good platform to play off.
"To a man they were absolutely outstanding. The scrum was dominant throughout and I thought our breakdown skills were absolutely outstanding and that gave us the platform to go out there and express ourselves."
Gloucester's Jonny May and Nick Wood started and finished the game at left wing and tight-head prop respectively, with Freddie Burns coming off the bench just after half-time.
Prop Rupert Harden did not see any game time for the second consecutive week after landing a spot on the bench, but new Cherry and Whites signing Billy Twelvetrees played the whole game.
Scotland A: Hogg; Brown, Grove, Scott, Danielli; Weir, Lawson; Welsh, Hall, Kalman (R Grant, 53), Harley, Ryder (Wilson, 53), McInally, Fusaro, Vernon. Replacements: R Grant, Wilson, MacArthur, Pyrgos, Godman, Murchie.
England Saxons: Abendanon; Monye, Joseph, Twelvetrees, May; Lamb (Burns, 41), Spencer (Benjamin, 57); Wood, Brooker (Gray, 71), Doran-Jones, Slater, Robson (Myall, 44), Gaskell, Saull, Johnson. Replacements: Harden, Gray, Myall, Seymour, Hodgson, Burns, Benjamin.
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by HoracetheLabd
Wednesday, February 08 2012, 11:23PM
“Spot on with both points, Steve Meechan.
I am also having a laugh at the the England supporters blowing their fuses. I also find their arrogance hilarious just because Gloucester Rugby fans refuse to be interested in their team. Ha, ha, ha!”
by Kingsholm_Kid
Wednesday, February 08 2012, 8:54PM
“I have to agree; laughing at sad old Nick is just great! :-) :-) :-)
As for the matter at hand; all Gloucester Rugby players should be returned to the club. If the pointless national teams want players they can pull their finger out and go and find their own.”
by Dan_Wood
Wednesday, February 08 2012, 8:20PM
“Quote: "It is patently he has never been anywhere near a rugby pitch. "
Too true! The only thing he has ever tackled is his blow up. But even then, she managed to hand him off. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Gloucester Rugby players for Gloucester Rugby. Laugh at sad Nick!”
by Shaky3u65u864
Wednesday, February 08 2012, 8:01PM
“Hugh, that was absolutely hilarious! Keep posting them. As for sad old Nick, he is absolutely clueless about the game. It is patently he has never been anywhere near a rugby pitch. Besides, his inflatable missus doesn't allow him to go out. Hahahahahahahahaha!”
by Bill_Ash
Wednesday, February 08 2012, 7:19AM
“Spot on Hugh! I couldn't give a toss about the pointless six nations. All our players need to be back playing for Gloucester throughout the whole of the season and not risking injury playing for some irrelevant national team.”
by HughGlaws
Tuesday, February 07 2012, 10:45PM
“Quote: "No doubt in sad and lonely Nick's mind his "career" included winning the world cup for his precious and beloved England team, single handed. Hahahahahahaha"
"Single-handed"? We can all guess why. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Back on the subject in question. I am in complete and utter agreement with my fellow Gloucester Rugby supporters who are absolutely right once again. Gloucester Rugby supporters have no interest in the six nations, the RFU, England or any national team. Now I know that is going to cause the whinging England supporters like sad Nick to get all upset.... TOUGH!”
by Drasil
Tuesday, February 07 2012, 9:37PM
“I find myself agreeing with those who are contributing the sensible and reasonable comments here, i.e. the real supporters of Gloucester Rugby. The sooner that the national teams get lost and leave the clubs' players alone the better.”
by Danny_innit
Tuesday, February 07 2012, 9:21PM
“Sad Nick probably failed at flower arranging too. Hahahahahahaha!
Gloucester Rugby players for Gloucester Rugby only!”
by Peter_Tret
Tuesday, February 07 2012, 9:18PM
“You are right, Paul. Sad old Nick has not the first idea about the game as he has never played it. Flower arranging, now that is his forté. Hahahahahaha!”
by NickGlos
Tuesday, February 07 2012, 9:03PM
“Ah Paul, up against your extensive playing career, with your many appearances at Kingsholm, I'm sure we would no doubt all appear like novices.
I think i speak for most, that we would all be thrilled if you were to elaborate on your many exploits on the field and post details of your no doubt heroic career.
Come on don't be shy !!
Ha ha !!”