Zander Fagerson thrilled with Scotland call-up

Zander Fagerson is thrilled to be joining the Scotland squad for the Six Nations, as he looks forward to making his international debut.

The Glasgow prop will be looking to fulfill a boyhood dream during the Six Nations and make his Scotland bow after being called up to the squad by Vern Cotter.

Fagerson's decision to choose a career in rugby unuon over a cycling career has already proven to be the right choice but the 20-year-old is keen to progress further.

"It's amazing," said Fagerson. "Playing for Scotland was a boyhood dream and I've had to pinch myself a few times.

"I never thought about it that much recently. I just focused on playing well for Glasgow and if the call came, the call came."

Fagerson received the call up on his birthday, but he has now set his sights on progressing through the ranks in the Scotland squad.

"It was fantastic hearing that on my birthday which made it an extra special day. The call up was great, but to play for Scotland is my new goal.

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"When I was 16 and 17, my dream was to become a professional rugby player and I've already accomplished that. It's been a massive learning curve and I'm enjoying it.

"It's fantastic, but the hard work starts now."

Fagerson has come into a squad full of hope for the Six Nations campaign after going agonisingly close to a World Cup quarter-final victory over Australia.

He insists there is a belief that Scotland can turn last year's point-less campaign on its head.

"Everybody is optimistic," he said.

"The World Cup proves this team's got something special.

"In the Six Nations, we were there or thereabouts last year and a few games didn't go our way, but they were all pretty close.

"With this squad, I think we can do something special this year."