Pierre Schoeman relishing being part of Scotland clan

South African Schoeman has been admirably honest in dissecting the strange scenario that sees a son of one country playing for another

WELCOME ADDITION: Scotland's Pierre Schoeman. Pic: PA

Pierre Schoeman couldn’t be happier. A positive, engaging sort with a sense of humour that belies the dour Afrikaaner stereotype, he sat in a stuffy, makeshift tent at the Stade Nicois amateur club’s ground that has served as Scotland’s base this week and luxuriated in a chapter that is by far the most rewarding of his rugby career.

His popularity within the squad is obvious and the appreciation for his talents and his personality is echoed by the chants of ‘Schoo’ that envelop the ground whenever the imposing loosehead gets his mitts on the ball.