I'll make World Cup, says Redpath

Scotland captain Bryan Redpath insists nothing will stop him from playing in the World Cup this autumn.

The Sale Sharks scrum-half has been ruled out of action for up to 12 weeks after suffering a tear to his bicep muscle during the 28-19 defeat by South Africa on Saturday.

Scotland have warm-up games scheduled for August and September against Italy, Wales and Ireland but the Scots skipper maintains the trip to Australia in October is his priority.

Redpath said: “You hate to get an injury at any time, but it’s hugely disappointing to pick up a serious one at the end of a tour like this.

“The doc has said we’re looking at 10-12 weeks but I’ll be able to return to training earlier than that so I’m confident I’ll be fit enough for the World Cup.”

Redpath added: “It felt like an inch of skin was being torn off my arm.

“I felt the muscle tear as soon as I tackled the South African player and it was agony.

“I tried to get out of the way and was hit again and I knew it was gone.”