Alexandria’s Duncan Munn co-captained Scotland’s U20s to a dramatic 18-17 victory against Wales on Friday night.
The talented 19-year-old centre, who began his career with Bonhill’s Loch Lomond RFC at the age of five, caught the eye in front of a crowd of more than 2000 at Glasgow’s Scotstoun Stadium.
And Loch Lomond minis coach Owain Williams has backed Duncan to add his name to the prestigious list of sporting stars to come from the local area.
He said: “You can’t hold back on the superlatives.
“Everything he’s done; from playing for the club through to representing Glasgow and Scotland at different age levels to being captain of the U20s is remarkable.
“It’s difficult to put into words how proud the club is of Duncan.
“In the local area we’ve had the likes of Lachie Stewart, Jackie Stewart and Ross Murdoch. Duncan Munn will be the next name who puts this area on the map.
“This is just the next step. Give it another few years and he’ll be in the Glasgow shirt, if not the full Scotland shirt.
“He is that good. It’s just a matter of time before he’s in that bracket.
“Hopefully Duncan putting the club on the map in a big way will help bring more kids into Loch Lomond and into rugby in general.”
Duncan began his career at the Beechwood side at the age of five, following in the footsteps of his dad, John, who also played for the club.
The former Vale of Leven Academy pupil’s talent earned him a scholarship to Kelvinside Academy, and he’s now contracted to Glasgow Warriors - whilst playing club rugby for Boroughmuir Bears in the fiercely competitive Super6 series.
However he has never forgotten his roots at Loch Lomond, as Owain explained.
He continued: “When he can he still comes down to the club.
“He coached my own son in
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