RUGBY MATTERS
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BRENDAN GALLAGHER

In charge: Referee Mike Adamson during the PRO14 match between Edinburgh and Glasgow

FOR a number of years now Scotland’s paltry representation on Lions tours has been something of a sore point but frankly that has been nothing compared with their complete lack of representation at refereeing’s top table.
Remarkably we have not had a Scot taking charge of a Six Nations game since 2002 when Rob Dickson officiated over Ireland’s 32-17 win over Italy. Since then it’s been a dese...