Paterson loss a huge blow, admits Williams

Matt Williams has admitted the loss of fullback Chris Paterson would impact heavily on Scotland’s preparations to face Australia in back-to-back Test matches.

Matt Williams today admitted the loss of fullback Chris Paterson would impact heavily on Scotland’s preparations to face Australia in back-to-back Test matches over the next fortnight.

Paterson, who captained Scotland through the Six Nations, suffered a triple fracture of his right cheekbone during yesterday’s 38-3 victory over Samoa in Wellington. Scans later confirmed he would require surgery.