The Gunners have been be able to call on the expertise of Neill Potts, Scottish Rugby’s athletic performance co-ordinator, especially in the gym, Phil Smith, the Academy Manager and Carl Hogg the assistant coach to produce a challenging and varied programme.

Further assistance for Head Coach Frank Hadden comes from having a team of four experienced senior players in Todd Blackadder, who has recently returned from a successful tonsilectomy in New Zealand, Dave Hewett, Duncan Hodge, and Peter Jorgensen each of whom will continue to contribute expertise in their specialist areas.