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SCOTLAND

POOL FIXTURES

Sun 9 Oct Wales v Scotland Whangarei, 5.45am

Sat 15 Oct Scotland v Australia Whangarei, 3am

Sat 22 Oct New Zealand v Scotland Whangarei, 4.45am

HOW THEY QUALIFIED

In the final qualifier in Dubai, Scotland hammered Colombia 59-3 to end their 12-year wait for a World Cup berth. “It’s the best feeling I’ve felt in my entire life,” said captain Rachel Malcolm.

DID YOU KNOW?

In 1994, Spain were a late pull-out, so in stepped ‘Scottish Students’. They were roundly thrashed by France and Ireland.

UNOFFICIAL THEME TUNE

Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison: Or should that be Mc/Mac?

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