A SCOTS rugby fan had her “weekend made” after bumping into former legendary skipper Greig Laidlaw in an airport following the aspect’s newest victory over Romania.
Shannen Bryce was on her journey again house to Edinburgh on Sunday after attending Scotland’s match in Lille, France the day before today.
Scotland got here away winners in a convincing 84-0 win, leaving Shannen delighted as she jetted again house – and she or he was much more thrilled when she observed a well-recognized face upon arrival again within the airport.
Former Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw occurred to be on the identical flight house, and was pleased to seize a fast snap with starstruck Shannen.
Laidlaw retired from skilled rugby in April, having spent the ultimate years of his profession with Japanese aspect Urayasu D-Rocks, and has now turned his consideration to teaching and commentating.
A snap reveals the 37-year-old posing alongside Shannen who, regardless of working on simply “4 hours sleep”, cracks a smile as bright-eyed Laidlaw grins alongside her.
Shannen shared the photograph to social media on Sunday with the caption: “We had simply gotten off an early morning flight coming back from an incredible rugby weekend in Lille and ran into Scotland’s legendary quantity 9 Greig Laidlaw who was form sufficient to pose for a photograph.
“Please excuse my messy hair – weekend made.”
The picture has since obtained over 2,700 likes and dozens of feedback from Scotland followers who shared their admiration for the 76-cap man.
Emma Burnett wrote: “Had been you on the flight from Brussels? He was on our flight. Second row or one thing. I feel barely anybody observed him.”
Patricia Greatest commented: “Superior participant. Christ, I might have needed to strategy him he was an excellent participant and an inspiring captain of our Scottish pack.
“I additionally loved his commentary on this World Cup. Hope you’re having fun with your break day Greig, I’ve plenty of nice recollections.
“Introducing my two English boys to Murrayfield and the opposite half of their heritage however we misplaced, though I’m gloating now – three entire years of the Calcutta Cup, loving it large time.”
Jim Kelly joked: “Wee Greig delighted to be the tallest individual within the photograph.”
Alan Hart stated: “I miss each Laidlaw and Hogg taking part in for Scotland. They embodied all that’s good about Scotland Rugby and, certainly about Rugby usually.
“Nice gamers and nice personalities. I want them each all the very best of their well-earned retirement.”
Brian Hagan quipped: “He seems to be extra pleased than you!”
Shannen stated: “I used to be mortified to satisfy a legend trying like I’ve simply been dragged by a hedge backwards, however couldn’t go up the chance to say hello. Additionally performing on 4 hours of sleep.
“We have been up at like 6am after a late night time to journey to Brussels, so It felt like an early morning flight!”
The Scottish nationwide crew are at the moment in third place of their group having overwhelmed Tonga and Romania, however misplaced to South Africa on their opening day.
Scotland face Eire of their subsequent World Cup fixture on Saturday which is a must-win conflict for the Scots who will likely be hoping to make it into the knockout stage of the competitors.