Humble Chris not bothered by record
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CHRIS Paterson admits Scotland’s result in the Test against Argentina in Rosario tomorrow is more important than any personal milestones he will pass when the sides.
The Edinburgh full-back, 30, will equal Scot Murray’s cap record with his 87th Test appearance for Scotland.
But Paterson will only be able to savour the achievement if his team emerge victorious from the match.
“I like being part of the team. I don’t think about my benefit,” he said.
“I want as many caps as possible and as many points as possible, but I always to be productive.
“The record is a starting point, not a finishing point. It doesn’t disturb me.”
Paterson is eight points behind equalling Gavin Hastings’ all-time Scottish record of 667.
Ben Cairns, Thom Evans and Matt Mustchin will all make their debuts in the match which has a 4.10pm BST kick-off.
SCOTLAND: 15 Chris Paterson; 14 Simon Danielli; 13 Ben Cairns; 12 Graeme Morrison; 11 Thom Evans; 10 Dan Parks; 9 Mike Blair (captain); 1 Allan Jacobsen; 2 Ross Ford; 3 Euan Murray; 4 Matt Mustchin; 5 Scott MacLeod; 6 Alasdair Strokosch; 8 Johnnie Beattie; 7 Allister Hogg. Substitutes: 16 Dougie Hall; 17 Alasdair Dickinson; 18 Alastair Kellock; 19 Kelly Brown; 20 Rory Lawson; 21 Phil Godman; 22 Simon Webster.
SEE TOMORROW’S EVENING EXPRESS FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH SCOTLAND CAPTAIN JASON WHITE
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