Rugby star Duncan will start for Scotland

Cambuslang man Duncan Weir will start Scotland’s 2014 RBS Six Nations campaign on the field.

The 22-year-old, who has eight international caps, will start at fly-half against the Irish this weekend.

Scotland coach Scott Johnson named Duncan, along with former King’s Park residents Richie and Jonny Gray, in his pool for the forthcoming games against Ireland on Sunday, England on February 8, Italy on February 22, France on March 8, and Wales on March 15.

Duncan is in the Scotland Six Nations squad for the third season running, since making his debut at Murrayfield in a 17-23 defeat by France in 2012. He made his first start for Scotland against Wales last year.

Former Cathkin High pupil Duncan endured a tough start to the season with the Glasgow Warriors, after being ruled out for months with a broken fibula in April last year, but returned to action to play in the autumn internationals.

Duncan kicked a conversion on his debut, and scored his first try for Scotland in the opening viagogo autumn test of 2013, in Scotland’s 42-17 victory against Japan.

Meanwhile, former Cambus player and ex-King’s Park resident Jonny was handed the surprise honour of captaining the Scotland A team. He will lead the side against England Saxons at Scotstoun this Friday evening.

The 19-year-old younger brother of Richie made his full international debut in an autumn test last year, in a 28-0 defeat at the hands of South Africa.

Jonny said: “I’m a wee bit surprised but I’m very grateful and looking forward to the opportunity.

“The coaches asked me to be captain and I’m very privileged and very honoured.

“The game at Scotstoun is a chance for me and the other players to showcase ourselves. It’s a massive opportunity to make a point to Scott Johnson.

“It’s a privilege to be in the squad again and it is another milestone in my career if I’m involved in the Six Nations — but I know there’s a lot of hard work to be done if I’m going to play.”

Cambuslang Rugby Club captain James McLaren, who played alongside Duncan and Jonny at Coats Park, said: “Everyone at the club wishes Jonny and Duncan all the best.

“We’ve always got people through from the club to cheer them on at Murrayfield, and we’re all delighted to see them doing so well.

“We knew they would go on to big things when they left Cambuslang, and we couldn’t be happier to see them in the Scotland team.”

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Rugby star Duncan will start for Scotland