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?