Video: Scotland arrive in America to kick off tour

The Scotland squad training got into full swing this morning after the final party of players arrived at the team hotel in Houston, Texas the previous night.
New coach Vern Cotter flew out to join up with the team. Picture: TSPLNew coach Vern Cotter flew out to join up with the team. Picture: TSPL
New coach Vern Cotter flew out to join up with the team. Picture: TSPL

Last to check in were the Glasgow Warriors players who were part of the RaboDirect PRO12 final, as well as coaches Vern Cotter and Scott Johnson, who were also in Dublin to watch their charges in action.

After the morning team meeting the squad headed for the the gym at the nearby RICE University, where stand-off Ruaridh Jackson set the scene ahead of Saturday’s opening Test against USA at the BBVA Compass Stadium (kick-off 7.30pm local time, 1.30am BST).