Scottish Rugby Union shows faith in Vern Cotter ahead of RWC as coach gets contract until 2017

Vern Cotter has extended his Scotland contract until 2017 in a major show of faith from the Scottish Rugby Union ahead of the World Cup.

The head coach presided over a disappointing first RBS 6 Nations campaign as Scotland lost every game.

However, the SRU has announced it has extended his initial deal by a further year, three days before Scotland start their World Cup warm-up campaign against Ireland in Dublin.