Mather heads Down Under to replace Mower

GLASGOW flanker Cameron Mather will make a 12,000-mile dash to bolster the Scotland squad but admits leaving his clubmates ahead of their crucial Celtic League match against the Borders is tough.

The 31-year-old has been called up by Scotland coach Ian McGeechan to replace the injured Andrew Mower, who has been ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury.

Mather left Scotland last night and arrives in Australia tomorrow, in time to watch the team's match against the United States in Brisbane on Monday.