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Scotland's Duncan Weir takes heart from Italy return

Image: Duncan Weir is determined to earn his place ion Scotland's World Cup side

Fly-half Duncan Weir will take inspiration from his best day in international rugby when Scotland face Italy in a World Cup warm-up match on Saturday.

Weir kicked a last-gasp drop-goal for Scotland as they claimed a narrow win over Italy in Rome during the 2014 Six Nations.

A hand injury ruled the 24-year-old out of this year's Six Nations tournament, with his team-mates losing all five matches to leave them with the Wooden Spoon.

Glasgow No 10 Weir is now keen to earn his place in Vern Cotter's 31-man World Cup squad for the upcoming World Cup and will hope to turn in a positive performance in Turin.

"I've only got fond memories of coming here to Italy. Coming back from injury last year, I used those images to keep myself focused during my rehab," he said.

"Being a professional rugby player can be a bit of a roller coaster ride so it's about keeping yourself concentrated on those positive days and the ones that are special to you.

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Scotland head coach Vern Cotter says they will be targeting the front five battle in their World Cup warm-up against Italy

"That day was probably the highlight of my career so far. As a 10, you are often put in that position of responsibility when it comes to drop goals and it was such an amazing feeling when it went over.

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"It is keeping me driving on to get more success like that. I want more days than that.

"I don't want to sit back and say I've had my moment. I want to sample that feeling many more times."

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