Scotland name 12-man Rugby squad for Commonwealth Games

New Delhi, August 11: Scotland today confirmed their participation in the Sevens rugby event of the Commonwealth Games and announced their 12-member squad for the October 3-14 mega-event here.

“We are delighted that our participation in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi has been confirmed today,” Head coach Stephen Gemmell said.

“The Commonwealth Games is a major event on the world sporting calendar and Scottish Rugby and Scotland 7s are hugely honoured to be part of it.

“Our preparations will now start in earnest with a view to contributing to a successful Team Scotland in October,” he added.

The Sevens event takes place on October 11 and 12 at Delhi University’s North Campus.

–Agencies