Lawson not feeling pressure

SCOTT LAWSON will not allow Scotland’s lineout problems to overwhelm him in the final RBS 6 Nations Championship match against Italy in Rome tomorrow.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2006 - 00:00

The 24-year-old Glasgow Warriors player will replace Dougie Hall, who is carrying a shoulder injury sustained against Ireland last week.

Lawson knows his performance will be come under intense scrutiny but refuses to be intimidated by his Italian exam.

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