88 Quotes by Frank Hadden

There is no point in engaging in speculation if Tom may be able to return to rugby in the future, because such speculation just increases the frustration for Tom,

We believe we have a very good chance of winning this weekend. What's important to me is that the many thousands of Scots' fans traveling to Dublin do so not just in hope but with a genuine expectation of us doing something special again.

Unfortunately Marcus has not made the progress that we had hoped but as one door closes, another opens for Ben MacDougall who wins his first cap this weekend.

With my World Cup hat on, we have to get the most of all our players. This is an opportunity. It's not a reflection on the other guys. We've still got to make our mark with an attacking game. Our attack has been under wraps because we haven't had ball.

We want to try and pinch some of their ball. Nathan has a long term commitment to playing for Scotland.

The reason Ben moved was to get the week-in, week-out rugby he could not be guaranteed in Edinburgh, and the wisdom of his move has been demonstrated throughout the season and underlined today.

Let there be no confusion, the way forward for Scottish Rugby is for the three professional teams to be the vehicle for driving professional rugby in this country,

Scott has timed his return from injury very well. He's fresh and enthusiastic and will be an invaluable member of our World Cup squad. These days it's sometimes not a bad thing for players to have a break from the game.

Scotland's history has been one or two occasions of tremendous over-achievement, and I am hoping this is the start of one for us.