White named Scotland captain

Jason White has been named as Scotland’s 107th Test match captain.

The 27-year-old Sale Sharks forward has been capped 46 times for his country.

Scotland coach Frank Hadden believes White’s vast experience meant he was the ideal candidate for the job.

He said: “I am delighted to announce Jason’s appointment as Scotland captain. He is now one of the senior pros in the side and his physical approach makes him ideal to lead by example.”

Hadden admitted he faced a difficult decision when deciding who should lead the national team.

But White’s previous leadership experience at club level and as a Scotland youngster won him the honour.

Hadden added: “As with much of the selection for the national side, there were a number of excellent candidates from which to choose a captain.

“Jason has experience of captaincy with Sale Sharks this season and with Glasgow and Scotland at under-21 and under-19 level in the past and I have admired his contribution ever since we worked together with the Scotland under-16 team in the 1990s.”