Paterson ends Scotland career

CHRIS PATERSON will now reflect on a record-filled Scotland career after yesterday announcing his retirement from international rugby.

Scotland tackle England at Murrayfield in the RBS 6 Nations on February 4 without the services of Paterson, who has called time on a career which included record hauls of 109 caps and 809 points.

Paterson anticipates the Calcutta Cup contest will be the moment full realisation comes he will never again wear the dark blue jersey he wore with distinction and pride for 12 years and through four Rugby World Cup tournaments.