Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw hailed his team's performance against France at BT Murrayfield Stadium last weekend where they registered a 17-14 win.

So often the bridesmaid and never the bride, Clermont finally lifted European silverware on Friday night, defeating Top 14 rivals, La Rochelle, 36-16. It was Greig Laidlaw's calming influence and calmness from the tee that was the real difference between the two sides.

Currie Chieftains’ mini section were joined by Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw during their training sessions as the scrum-half prepares to face France in the Six Nations this weekend.

Scotland will be without Greig Laidlaw for their autumn international opener against Wales on 3rd November after his club Clermont Auvergne decided not to release the scrum-half.

Scotland suffered a major blow on Wednesday as captain Greig Laidlaw has been ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations with an ankle injury.