Alexandria's Duncan Munn hopes Scotland role can help inspire local rugby players

Alexandria’s Duncan Munn hopes that making memories with Scotland’s Under-20s side can inspire more local youngsters to follow in his footsteps.

Duncan, 19, captained Scotland at this year’s U20s Six Nations – including a memorable win over Wales at Glasgow’s Scotstoun Stadium.

And he hopes that the success, as well as the men’s first-team’s strong showings, can help inspire more local kids to follow in his footsteps

Duncan, who began his career with Bonhill-based Loch Lomond, said: “The Wales game being at home made it very special. I had a lot of friends and family there.

“At the final whistle I was more relieved than anything else though. We made it pretty hard work for ourselves. It was a very tough game and a really special night.

“Afterwards in the changing room there was a really good buzz around the group.

“The support we had was incredible. To have a few thousand people at Scotstoun who were with us every step of the way was really good.

“After the game being interviewed for the TV and things were pretty mad. It wasn’t something I ever expected would happen. I was quite overwhelmed to be honest.

“It was a dream come true.

“I can’t even remember what I was saying in interviews afterwards. I was so emotional, just trying to keep it all together.

“It was really nice during the anthems being able to spot the Loch Lomond hats and scarves in the crowd. The maroon and gold really stands out.

“I saw there was a little cluster of people from the club there. I went up to the stand to speak to them afterwards which was really nice. It meant a lot having so many people from the club supporting me, and hopefully I’ve shown them that you’re able to pursue your dreams.

“The success of the national team generally has had a huge