Inverness Try Oval Ball To Convert Highlanders

Last updated : 18 March 2011 By Caleyjagsadmin

Inverness Caley Thistle's home ground is to play host to the Scotland under-20 rugby match against Ireland on Friday.

The game will give rugby supporters in the Highlands a chance to sample 6 Nations action close to home - and admission is FREE!

The match will be the second Scotland under-20 fixture to be hosted by the SPL club in as many seasons, with last year's dramatic draw with France attracting several thousand fans.

And Caley Jags gaffer Terry Butcher - a decent rugby player at school himself - urged the local rugby public and ICT supporters to head along on February 25 February for a kick-off time of 7.30pm.

Butcher told www.scotlandrugbyteam.org: "It's a real occasion to have rugby in the Highlands, and given the crowd and the warmth you received the last time, it's great to have you back.

"I'm planning to come down and enjoy the game myself before we travel to play Hibs in Edinburgh the following day, and I'd say to people in the surrounding area that it's something really different to come along and watch rugby here at the stadium.

"It's a great venue for any sport, be it football or rugby; the pitch is in good condition, and with the way Scotland under-20 play the game and how you look after the pitch afterwards, we're thrilled to have you back."

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