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January 23, 2013

Glasgow boys boost Scotland training squad

Posted by Editor on January 23, 2013 11:33 AM | No comments | Print | E-mail author

Ryan Grant is one of 19 Warriors in Scotland's training squad
Scotland's preparations for this season's Six Nations continue with this week's training camp at Scotstoun Stadium.

The Scots are seeking to put behind them a miserable Autumn Test Series which saw them losing all three of their Tests. Scott Johnson's squad is preparing for the opening match against England at Twickenham on Saturday, 2nd February.

There are 19 Warriors in the Scotland camp and Ryan Grant says Saturday's Heineken Cup win over Northampton has boosted the squad.

Ryan told the Evening Times: "The Glasgow boys have gone into the Scotland camp on a real high, with confidence and self-belief really strong right now.

"There had been a lot of frustration that after five matches of the Heineken Cup campaign we had nothing to show for our efforts.

"We knew that was simply unacceptable and we also knew that we had to get the win to restore some pride.

"But I think the manner in which we got that win was huge and we have to make sure that our enthusiasm and confidence is infectious throughout the Scotland squad.

"But I don't see any reason why we can't travel south to face England with anything but high hopes. The great thing is that there are 19 Glasgow boys in the squad and a good few former Warriors and that is a plus.

"With the training camp having been in Scotstoun this week it has almost been like a continuation of the Glasgow set-up, so it has been great."

Ryan has made a big impact since his debut in the summer tour of Australasia last year and now has his eyes fixed on his first Six Nations campaign.

He added: "The satisfaction we took from beating Northampton was huge. They were very mouthy and all through the game we could hear them spouting off about getting the bonus point win they needed.

"But it didn't pan out that way so they must have been choking on their own words.

"But that is the type of win that will give the English something to think about ahead of Twickenham. Hopefully we can go south and give them even more to moan about."