Captain Cusiter covets Calcutta Cup

Thursday 11 March 2010
Published By: David Rawlings
Six Nations > Scotland

Scotland captain Chris Cusiter has said the task facing his side on Saturday is a large one but he remains hopeful that Scotland can pull off their first win of the 2010 Six Nations campaign against the Auld Enemy.

Despite losing the first three games of the competition, Cusiter knows that his team pushed both Italy and Wales close and really should have registered a win at the Millennium Stadium, but the focus is now on playing some crisp rugby which can put Martin Johnson's men to the sword.

"All the boys enjoy playing here, particularly against England, it is a great atmosphere, the one game where all the guys are inundated with ticket requests and everyone they meet wants to talk about it," he said.

Cusiter added that the 127th Calcutta Cup match will be as ferocious as ever and has urged the Murrayfield crowd to get behind the side and help to register a third consecutive home victory against England.

Murrayfield will also have a dual purpose this year, as rugby stars past and present from around the world are to descend on the Edinburgh venue for special event in honour of the voice of rugby, Bill McLaren, who died in January at the age of 86.

Posted by David Rawlings