Prepare for
Glasgow vs Edinburgh live stream
Friday when the two sides meet in the RaboDirect PRO12 tournament
fixture. Set to take place in Glasgow, on 21 December 2012 at 19:35
local, 19:35 GMT, 14:35 EST, this match is expected to be viewed by many
Rugby fans from all over. Be sure to
watch Glasgow vs Edinburgh online because this will be one matchup not to be missed.
Date: Friday, 21 December
Venue: Scotstoun Stadium
Kick-off: 19:35
Referee:Jérôme Garces (France)
Assistant referees: Andrew Mcmenemy (Scotland), Bob Nevins (Scotland)
Television match official: Jim Yuille (Scotland)
The wrangle over what is best to flavour your post-pub treat will
continue long after this article has become digital chip wrappings. But
for rugby fans, the annual battle to determine which city is king of the
oval ball is about to kick off.
The 1872 Cup between the Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby is a
celebration of the first meeting on the rugby pitch of Scotland’s
greatest two cities 140 years ago.
The matches are, simply, RaboDirect Pro 12 league fixtures, but the
winner of the two ties on aggregate will also take away the trophy. The
games are also an opportunity for future Scotland stars to impress
national coaches and fans alike.
But forget all that. Behind all the rugby professionalism is the
tribalism of two teams and their fans that are desperate to prove which
city is best. But what if you come from one place, and play for the
other?
Two players who may have a role in this year’s cup drama are Robert
McAlpine, who is from Bearsden, and Fergus Scott, who calls the
capital’s Currie home.
Edinburgh native Fergus is a hooker who is yet to make an appearance
for the Warriors after signing on an Elite Development contract this
summer.
For years, he has supported Edinburgh with the rest of his family. On
Boxing Day last year, he stood on the sidelines and cheered for
Edinburgh against Glasgow as his brother Matt, who plays for Edinburgh,
made an appearance as a second-half substitute.
But this year, things have changed. The Scotland u-20s player is
going to be cheering on his Glasgow teammates and - if he gets the
opportunity - is ready to play his part to help them win.
“I would love to have a shot at playing against people I have known for a long time,” said Fergus.
“I would definitely be going out to play for the Glasgow jersey. It would be good to have a battle with my brother.
“When I used to go and watch the Edinburgh games, you never liked it
when Glasgow went away with a win. But as you grow up, in a professional
environment, your thoughts change and you are there to play rugby.”
and Jamie Heaslip.