Summary
WHEN Chris Paterson leads out Scotland at the Millennium Stadium this afternoon, he will follow in the footsteps of an illustrious line of predecessors from the Gala club since the war, from Arthur Dorward in the early Fifties through to Gregor Townsend from the present generation.
It is a tradition that may soon have less relevance than before, with potential international players mopped up quickly by professional teams before they have built a reputation at one particular club, but Paterson, like Townsend, was thrilling the crowds at Netherdale long before he became a regular fixture in the Scotland XV.See the full content of this document
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Gala Day for Captains As Paterson Joins Club
Paterson is a popular player and an inspirational figure within the team, especially in his new, pivotal role as stand-off. He should be able to take the new responsibility in his stride, which was why his predecessors felt no need to offer him advice ahead...
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