Hadden explains Barclay snub

Frank Hadden insists John Barclay has not been made the scapegoat for Scotland’s RBS 6 Nations defeat by Ireland after dropping the flanker for Saturday’s clash with England.

Glasgow forward Barclay has started the last eight games for his country but yesterday found himself the odd man out when head coach Hadden unveiled his team for this weekend’s trip to Twickenham.