SCOTLAND get their Rugby World Cup campaign underway in Marseille today with the toughest of opponents standing in their way in the world champions,…
Angus Thomson with friends Ruaraidh, Euan and Paul Kieran in Marseille ahead of Scotland's match against South Africa
But across the Channel, tartan-clad fans are gathering in their thousands on the south coast of France with the beacon of hope burning brighter than ever. The sunny streets are sizzling with anticipation as, one by one, the clans assemble. Thomson, 60, has organised a similar march from Morrison’s Irish Pub – where fans will meet several hours before the game - to the Stade Velodrome, with hundreds of supporters expected to join with Saltires and Lion Rampants in hand.Money will also be raised at the meet-ups through auctions and raffles for charities helping players permanently injured through the sport.
Fans from all walks of life – brought together by the Road to France Facebook page - have been sharing their stories with the Sunday National of hopping on planes, trains and automobiles to follow their heroes.After Scotland play South Africa in Marseille, they will go on to face Tonga in Nice in two weeks on Sunday, September 24, before taking on Romania in Lille on Saturday, September 30, and Ireland in Paris on Saturday, October 7.
“The Scotland supporters are a fantastic bunch wherever they travel to and I’m really looking forward to joining in the experience, sampling the always wonderful French cuisine and sharing the camaraderie with our fellow proud Scots.” “Now I have retired, the opportunity to go to a World Cup with friends and family was too good to miss. I want Scotland to play to their full potential.”
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