Barclay return is complete

STAND-IN skipper John Barclay will write a new chapter to his remarkable Scotland story when he leads out the team against Wales at Murrayfield tomorrow.

However, the Scarlets flanker would prefer people did not spend too much time reading over old history.

With regular captain Greig Laidlaw out injured for the Scots’ last three remaining RBS 6 Nations fixtures, Barclay will assume the armband.

His elevation to the Dark Blues’ highest rugby honour completes a remarkable comeback from being in the international wilderness for two-and-a-half years.

Barclay, who has recovered from injuries received against France, said: “I was told on Sunday I’d be captain, it was a surprise. This is not a story about my comeback, no matter what people say. It’s about what I can bring as a captain and player.”