Baird spells danger for Ireland as Scots in bid for redemption

FORMER Scotland and Lions international winger Roger Baird will have plenty reason to cheer the Scotland Under-20’s at Dubarry Park tonight (7.30pm).

His son Jonny is named at number eight on the Scottish team, and though a bigger version of his father, he is reputed to be almost as swift and elusive on his feet as the free-scoring Roger, one of a few to emerge from a disastrous 1983 tour of New Zealand with an enhanced reputation.

Scotland head coach Colin Robertson has made some changes in a bid to get twice-defeated Scotland on the victory trail, amongst them a decision to elevate Glasgow youngster Ruaridh Jackson to the team.