Van der Walt Scots aim

After revelling in the atmosphere of the 1872 Cup triumph over Glasgow at the weekend, Edinburgh stand-off Jaco van der Walt has expressed his desire to experience a full house at BT Murrayfield in the dark blue of Scotland one day.

The 24-year-old South African signed for Glasgow before the World Rugby residency rule was extended from three years to five and the man from near Johannesburg made no secret that possible eligibility for Scotland was a factor. “With me and [wing] Duhan van der Merwe, we came over to try to qualify for the Scottish team one day and I want to do it 100 per cent, give it my all.

“If I get my chance to wear that jersey one day I will do it with pride. It will be my new country then.”

Van der Walt is now looking ahead to Saturday’s Guinness Pro14 quarterfinal at Munster,

“I hadn’t watched a lot of Scottish rugby [before signing] to be honest with you,” he said. “So at the weekend it’sbeenmassive for me to see the Scottish boys so passionate about this game against Glasgow and winning it was amazing. It made me feel like a Scottish guy. Being able to be with the boys and enjoy the achievement.”