Ollie Lawrence and Cameron Redpath go from best of team mates to ‘auld enemies’ when the Six Nations kicks off tomorrow. Less than two years ago the pair combined in England’s midfield to hammer Scotland 45-7 in an age-group international.
Now they are in opposing camps, Redpath having turned his back on his English rugby upbringing to side with the land of his father.
At lunchtime yesterday the son of Scotland legend Bryan was rewarded with a first cap by Gregor Townsend. At much the same moment his great pal was being handed his Six Nations full debut by Eddie Jones.
Two 21-year-olds set on a collision course, wearing the same number and about to share the biggest sporting experience of their lives. “Cam is ready to go,” declared
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