Pining for Scots’ leaders of old

THESE are not golden days for the Scots.

Notwithstanding the odd win in the autumn internationals and the three tries against France in Paris this year, their international side has been struggling in recent seasons and their club teams have provided cannon fodder for the big guns in the European Cup group stages.

In addition, there were a meagre three Scottish accents heard on the last Lions tour if you take Ian McGeechan’s ever-present burr out.