Cusiter Ready To Lead Scotland
Scotland captain_Chris Cusiter has enjoyed and endured the rollercoaster highs and lows of professional rugby in the last few years.But this weekend, when the Glasgow Warriors scrum-half wins his 45th cap, will be a high of Ben Nevis proportions – the first time he has led his country in a Test match.Scotland captain_Chris Cusiter has enjoyed and endured the rollercoaster highs and lows of professional rugby in the last few years.But this weekend, when the Glasgow Warriors scrum-half wins his 45th cap, will be a high of Ben Nevis proportions – the first time he has led his country in a Test match.Cusiter spoke at a news conference at Murrayfield today of his immense pride and how Saturday’s Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Test against Fiji (kick-off 2.30pm) would be a special day for his friends and family. Captaincy aside, Cusiter is also looking forward to starting his first international for Scotland since the 2007 Rugby World Cup against a team who he declares is spiced with players who are among the world’s best at beating an opponent, one-on-one.Being a professional rugby player can be a rollercoaster experience._ It’s true that I have had injuries and there have been other occasions when I have been on the bench but, like any player when youre given a chance, you have to take it and that will be my focus on Saturday, he said.Tickets are on sale now for the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests: Saturday 14 November – Scotland v Fiji, Murrayfield, kick-off 2.30pmSaturday 21 November – Scotland v Australia, Murrayfield, kick-off 5.15pmSaturday 28 November – Scotland v Argentina, Murrayfield, kick-off 2.30pmAdult tickets for the Fiji game cost _10 and _20; concessions for under-18s and students are just _5 and _10._Adult tickets for the matches against Australia and Argentina cost _10, _20 and _40 with concessions for children and students at _5, _10 and _20._Tickets are on sale now via the 24 hour credit card hotline 0844 335 3933; through this website, or in person from the Scottish Rugby Ticket Centre, Murrayfield Stadium, which is open 9am-8pm, Monday to Friday this week. Please note a booking fee applies for all credit card transactions._ Anyone buying an adult ticket at _20 or above (and the corresponding concessions) for the 2009 Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests will again have the opportunity to attend the Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors Magners League derby at Murrayfield, part of the 1872 Cup, on 2 January 2010 (kick-off 3.05pm)
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