Joe Ansbro, who attended Stonyhurst College, the Jesuit school in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, made his Scotland debut against South Africa recently, beating the world champion Springboks 21-17 on November 20.

Uncapped Northampton centre Mr Ansbro, 25, replaced the injured Max Evans at outside centre in Scotland’s team in the second autumn Test at Murrayfield.

The Glasgow-born back was thrilled to be selected.

He said: “It’s the highlight of my rugby career so far to be called up for a game of this magnitude to represent Scotland. There’s excitement, pride and a few nerves as well – a good mix really.”