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World Cup Watch: Scotland

Tuesday 18 August 2015 10:44, UK

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Rory Lawson thinks David Denton's performance against Ireland helped his chances of a Rugby World Cup spot for Scotland.

Shane Horgan, Paul Wallace and Rory Lawson pick their players to watch ahead of the 2015 World Cup.

In a close and ferocious first half, Scotland's Dave Denton won the physical battle.

The No 8 was a vital man for his team going forward, carrying the ball a total of 15 times making 55 metres in the process, the most for a Scottish forward.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Dave Denton of Scotland runs with the ball during the RBS Six Nations match between Scotland and England at Murrayfield
Image: Dave Denton was a stand out performer in their World Cup warm-up match against Ireland

However, it was not just around the park where Denton shone. 

The 25-year-old was an integral cog in his country's lineout, on opposition ball as well as their own.

Talking of Denton's performance former Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson said: "I think today as a carrier he stood out and we are going to see a lot of his carrying. But for me today he also defended well." 

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Shane Horgan added: "You could see he’s someone who wants to get down to the World Cup and he wants to play and he wants to try and play himself into the team."

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