Scott MacLeod admits the step up to professional rugby in 2002 with the Border Reivers was “a shock to the system” before finding his feet and going on to have a stellar career.
In last week’s issue we told you how he found the sport late in his early 20s, enjoying a rapid rise from Hawick Trades to a Hawick team that were winning trophies.
As a result, the second-row was spotted by scouts from the Borders, who played at Netherdale in Galashiels at the time and were just entering the Celtic League. He signed his first professional contract with them aged 23 in the summer 18 years ago.
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